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Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Jones who
have moved to Frankford spent the
weekend with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. M. Jones.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar King entertain
ed the many friends of their daughter,
Miss Beatrice, in honor of her birth
day last Saturday evening.
Mrs. Lelah Carey and son, Reese,
visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Gunby,
last week.
The Ladies Aid was entertained at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lew
is, last Wednesday evening.
L. W. Brittingham made two trips
to Philadelphia last week after new
cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. W. Brittingham,
Thomas Poppas, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Jones and children, with Mr.. and Mrs.
L. c. King and family, of Seaford,
spent the weekend at Mrs. Shorts
cottage at Oak Orchard.
The Ladies Aid will hold a social |
IN Saturday evening, September 23rd. !
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15
FRANKFORT

The stOrk called at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Howard Bunting last Sun.
day and left them a fine son, George
Howard.
Mrs. Kate Bunting has sold he1
house and lot, on Main street, to Mrs
James Bennett, of Ocean View. 1t is
understood that she will occupy her
new home, next month.
gang of carpenters in charge of
Frank Hudson are building a new
house for Alvin Lewis on a lot situat-
ed along the du Pont Boulevard, which
he recently purchased from Joseph S.
Carey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lynn Angle, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goettelman and Miss
Alice Parsons, of Germantown, Pa,
were recent visitors to their grand
mother, Mrs. Martha Cannon.
Mrs. Blanche Tunnel Holbrook, of
Philadelphia, visited Capt. and Mrs.
Henry Tunnel, last week.
Rev. ]. H. Clark was in this COM
munity last week visiting scenes of
his boyhOOd days. He is pastor of the
st. Simeon's P. E. Church, Wildwood,
N. j. His daughter is with the Swarth-
more Chautauqua, which has just Wis
tied Berlin, Georgetown and Milford.
Charles Derrickson and family of
Philadelphia spent a few days with
Gordy Hudson, last week.
Signs, welcoming visitors to Frank
ford, have been erected by the Frank
ford garage, and on leaving town, the |
visitors are hidden goodbye, and in
V1ted to come again. The spirit shown |
by the signs is certainly much better |
than those erected by most towns, as
if they expected their visitors to be
law-breakers, and they were given
fair warning as to what might happen
if some petty town ordinance was
broken.
Miss Josephine Fleetwood, of Phil
adelphia, has been here visiting her
mother.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert Long enter
tanned at supper party Saturday.
Mrs. Emma Hangar and Mrs. Blanche
Tunnel Holbrook, of Philadelphia,
and Mrs. Matte Shockley and her son
Wilmer of Millsboro.
James McCabe, son of A. J. McCabe,
a minor operation at the
Beebe Hospital last week. He is a pop
llar fellow and his friends wish for
his early recovery.
The big circus, which is coming here .
Monday is the largest that has ever
1isited our town. 1t will arrive here
night. 1t will be on the
Carly lot, which is a very convenient
me.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. w. Hudson spent
he weekend in Dover. 4
The Presbytery of New Castle will /
meet here in October in the Presby-
erian Church.
Call "PETTYJOHN's" for 'Drugs of
quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
8 Milford. Il
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15
MANY NEWS ITEMS FROM THE
COUNTY SEAT, GEORGETOWN

The Diamond State Telephone Com
pany have had force of men at work
putting in new telephone poles in this
town.
Charles Green, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Green, has accepted position
as Salesman in the general store of
H. M. Swain and Son.
Clerk of the Peace Frank w. Law
son has issued the following marriage
licenses the past week: To John A
Whitaker, Jr., of Pedericktown, N. j.,
and Leona B. Bishop, of Lewes; to
Harry Mackee, of Camden, N. j., and
Blanche A. zimmerman, of Green
wood; to George w. Walls, of Col
lingswoOd, N. j., and Ella NJ. Har-
rington, of Frederick.
Register of Wills William ]. Mus
tard the past week has granted let
ters on the estate Of Mary J. john
son, of Broadkiln hundred to Annie
L. Short.
Former Judge Henry G. Conrad is
spending the week with his daughter
and DR.. H. Allen, at NOrristOwn, Pa.
Mrs. Mollie Robbins Lynch is in
Philadelphia for a few days.
Mrs J. C. Abbott has been visiting
friends in Wilmington the past week.
Calvin Short of Philadelphia is the
guest of his mother here.
John Lacey of Atlanta, Georgia,
spent last week with his father, Will |
lard S. Lacey, here.
Mrs. William Bailey is on visit |
to her daughter, Mrs. Frank Spadara,
of Philadelphia.
William Morris and family of Will
nington, were the guests of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Morris here,
last week.
Mr. and Mrs. William Truitt of
Fla, have been the guests
of his sister, Mrs. Joseph Walls here
the past week.
Clerk of the Peace Frank w. Law
son spent Wednesday at Warwick on
Indian River.
Miss Nellie Wood, of Philadelphia, ;
las been the guest of Mrs. Annie Sim
Dlex, near town, the past week.
Miss Marion Hearn of Delmar is
he guest of Miss Ethel Walls, here.
Miss Lizzie Vanaman spent a part I
If this week with her sister, Mrs. l
Walter Roach at Salisbury, Md.
Mrs. Annie Calhoun is on a visit to l
Ter son, Edwin Calhoun, at Ocean
Iity, Nd.
Mrs. Samuel Register is visiting Z
riends and relatives at Chester and c
Iarcus Hook, Pa.
Miss Alberta Sammons spent last t
7eek with relatives at Harrington.
Rev. J. T. Bailey and daughter, n
Irs. Herman Roach, were in Dover t.
nd Milford last Friday.
Absolom Rust is spending some
me with friends at Lewes. G
William B. Wilkins, of this town, 2
as accepted a position on the county
Lrm at the County Almshouse, here.
a you are sick, take Chiropractic
Adjustments and get well. Anna
:. Gregorious, Chiropractor. Offices: h
ilford and Dover, s8-tf W
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15
MurderkiIl River & PhiIa.
'"FREDERICA"

A. }. PALMER, Captain
Will leave Frederica, Webb's and
Bowers for Philadelphia, as follows:
STANDARD TIME
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15
OCEAN VIEW

There will be an ice cream festival
held in Christian Church Grove, on
this Saturday night. Everyone invited
to the social.
Mrs. H. T. Sutton and two daugh-
ters, Misses Evangel and Dorothy,
have returned from a motor trip to
Philadelphia, where they visited their
son. Walter Short accompanied them
on their auto trip to Philadelphia.
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. Church
held their meeting at the home of Mrs.
Lille James on Tuesday.
~ Mrs. Martha Conoway is at the Mil
ford Hospital, where she underwent
an operation on Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benz. Chamberlain of
Harbeson, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Moore over the weekend.
Capt. and Mrs. Irwin Bennett mo-
tored from Philadelphia and are
guests of Capt. Warren Evans and
wife and Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey James.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Evans and
son Jack are occupying their new
bungalow in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Gray have pur-
chased a farm in Cedar Neck of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Magee.
Mrs. Lizzie Quillen has been visit
ing her daughter, Mrs. Fred Maull at
LeWes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Evans of New
York are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Alon-
20 Evans.
Sallie, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Wilmer Steele, has been
very sick.
Charlie Keene of Henlopen Coast
Guard Station visited his family here
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Butler and sons,
Stephen and William and daughter,
Ella Mae, motored from Philadelphia
and were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. G.. Roberts, last week.
The Lord Baltimore School opened i
it's session on Monday of this week.
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15

Our local markets are well supplied
with the following produce and sell
ing for the following prices: Eggs 36C
per dOz.; chickens % to 26c per lb.
potatoes 40c per 5-S basket; sweet
potatoes, SOC per 5-8 basket; corn Coo
per bushel; onions 75c per 5-S bask-
ct; green corn 15c per dOz. ears; lima
beans and black eyed peas 12c per qt.,
lima beans in the hull SOC per 5-8
basket; egg plant 10c each; summer
turnips SOC basket; sweet peppers, soc
per 5-8 basket; watermelOns 10 to 30c
each Also well supplied with fresh
fish at reasonable prices.
County Agent Vaughn and Miss En-
erson, County Club Agent, returned
from Wilmington Saturday where they
spent the week during the fair in
charge of exhibits from Sussex coun-
ty. The boys and girls in club work
have done exceptional well this year
and the Sunnyside girls team from
Bridgeville and a soy bean team of
boys from Greenwood won free trip
to the Eastern States Exposition at
Springfield. These teams will leave
for Springfield Saturday, September
18th.
County Agent Vaughn gave an al
falfa seed inoculatiOn demonstration
on the farm of Ben Ableman, near
Georgetown. E. L. Rogers, tenant.
There will be horse races at the
Georgetown driving park at the edge
of town on the Lewes road, Thurs
day, September 21st.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roland Buell., of Sell
byville, formerly of this town, are
being congratulated on the arrival of
a baby girl. Mrs. Buell. was formerly |
Miss Olive Roach, of this town
George M. Thoroughbred and fam
lily are spending this month at the
NAPLES cottage at RehOboth.
The many friends in this town
were shocked to hear of the sad death
of Carl Poynter, of Dover, formerly
of this town, who died Wednesday
morning of last week, as the results
of an automobile accident, on the du
Pont boulevard, Monday night of last
week.
The ladies society of the NJ. P.
Church met at the home of Mrs. Kate
Green, Thursday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Scott are the
proud parents of a fine baby boy;
born to them at heir home on King
street. Monday night.
Miss Hazel May Hurley, daughter of I
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Hurley, of this l
town and George LaCore, of Philadel-
phia, were married in New York City, '
Monday. They were attended by Miss ,
Olive B. Hurley, of this town and
George Miller, of Baltimore, Md.
There are nine prisoners confined ),
n the county Jail here at the present
ime.
The Town Board has put il new u
concrete walks and cross overs at the L
,rossing of Laurel and Bedford
treets, filling a much needed i'm
Prothonotary John Barr who has K
zen on the sick list is out again. N
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15

Call "PErrYJoHN's" for drugs Of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford.
Milford chronicle., 1922-09-15
DAGSBORO

Mrs. Alice Crompton of North Car
olina is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eber Long.
James Williams and Raymond Ba-
ker spent a couple of days the past
week in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Williams and
children, Frederick and Louise, of
Millsboro, visited relatives here We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Hilda Baker spent Wednesday
night with Mrs. Florence Bunting.
Miss Della Bunting spent the past
week at Georgetown.
P. C. Wingate and wife of Philadel-
phia are visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. P. G. Wingate, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whatson and daugh-
ter, of Laurel, visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Larry Truitt, on Monday.
Miss Bertha Cannon and one Of our
new school teachers, visited r. D.
Lingo, Jr., and family, Sunday.
Our public school opened on We'd
nesday, September 9Th. There being so
many pupils and especially beginners,
two teachers are teaching in town
hall. Mrs. Lizzie Parchust is substi-
tuting until they can get teacher in
her place. Frank Chandler has the job
of conveying the high school pupils to
and from frankfort high school.
George Cannon, of Millsboro, lost
his wife last winter. He was left with
six children. He asked some one to
take his two youngest, which are girls,
to raise. Mrs. Lille Hickman, of Pin .
ey Neck, has taken the youngest which
is four years of age and Mrs. j. H.
Fisher the other one, six years old:
Master Louis Williams is i'll at this
Call "PETTYJoHN's" for drugs Of
Quality" Mail or phone orders. Phone
% Milford
Evening star., 1922-07-30

Every piece of furniture in this sale from regular
fully selected stocks Not single piece is "Sale Furniture"
bought for the occasion and of doubtful quality Our great
displays give you wider selection and Of oppo
unity exercise your individual taste than you find
most places.
The remarkable you
IL IL ysa1 Lifetime Furniture that offered you these
sale fr1ces.
Evening star., 1922-07-30
Furniture Prices Are
Now the Lowest in
Seven Years

Statisties show that furniture prices
are now the lowest that they have been
In seven years. Manufacturers cay
that in oil probability prices may Be
slightly higher before they are lever.
We feel that now il an eeonomieal
time to buy furniture, and particularly
at our low August prices.
Evening star., 1922-07-30
Something Worth Wait
ing for

The August Sale is settled and expected
affair. II is not trumped on the spur
of the moment to meet some business
condition. Coming as it does, only
once a year, but with real genuine
reductions, it is we'll worth waiting
for.
Euery piece Qf furniture in the store is substan.
TALLY reduced for this occasion.
Evening star., 1922-07-30
Removing the Only Oh
stacle to Buying Now

If you're in need of furniture and the only
obstacle to buying now possibly is
: that you've no place for it at present.
to enable you to have the benefit of
the low sale prices we have arranged
to store your purchases for 90 days
without charge.
You can haUe a muck or as lttle a. you spant
laid asoay for 90 Days at these sale prices.
Evening star., 1922-07-30
The August Sale of
Lifetime Furniture

On Monday morning every piece of Lifetime Furniture in
the with the possible exception of few pieces that have
factory prices substantially reduced for the August
Sale Coming it does but year. months Of pepara
ton enable us to make it noteworthy event.
The August sale greatly reduced ,ce that
inflated from unreasonab high b,,ce but they
duced from already lou b7ce that have ket trend nu the
changing market cond;t;ons
Evening star., 1922-07-30

Low August Sale Prices Prevail
on All Our Fine Carpets and hugs
Heavy Administer rugs, 9x12. s4ooo
Biselow Hartford velvet rugs. 9x12. sos.oo
Biselow Hartford Wilton rugs, sxl2 $500
~, f...I o,n 4s75O
u;,..,. ,,.l~.. .,,s. f,;,s.l ex1o $3.50
Administer rrss oriental patterns sxl2 $500
wb;++.,l, Apso.per,;.n r,,s.. ex12 =. $l25oo
Wb;tt.ll. Wilton rass. fr;nsed. sx19. $500
Evening star., 1922-07-30

The Few Prices That We Quote Her.
Are typical of Hundreds More in Our Store
It of impossible quote but fraction of the re-
markabe values that show during August and
do quote are but typical Of the vases When you
you'll have the pleasure Of seeing the largest display Of
furniture In Washhgon-an good Lifetime Furniture-and
every piece Substantially reduced for this sale.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

able development of which may be attributed to his wise guidance. His death comes as Q distinct personal loss not only to his family, his friends, and his business ttssocIates, but to all the people of the city and state in which he lived his long, useful and disttn- gutshed life.
 Since 1879, Ex-Governor Bu1keIey was continuously chief executive of the Aetna Life Insurance company Ca term of 4s years), which placed him in the honored position of dean of the presidents of life insurance conn of their incorporation, he was presi- dent of tho other two companies in the Aetna group. the Aetna Casualty & Surety company and the Automobile Insurance company.
 = Mr. Ddikeley was fortunate in birth and ancestry. The founder of the Bu11eley family in this country was Peter Bu1l<eiey, Q follow of St, Johns College. Cambridge. Englandt who emigrated to Massachusetts in 1885 and with others established the sett1e- ment of Concord, Mass. From such stock came Eliphaiet Adams BuIkeIey, father of Morgan c. BullHeley. Fol- lowing his graduation from Yale Uni- versity, and after practieing law for several years at East Haddam. Conn, D. A, Bulkeley moved to Hartford. Here he soon became active in judi cfai, business and political matters, his creative and administrative ability quickly winning general recognition.
 In addition to his activities as an insuranee executive, he served with conspicuous ability as 8 judge. com missioner of the school fund, stato
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

United States senator for Connecticut, and for six years represented the state in the upper house in Congress, where his demonstrated ability as a business man and his sound common sense made him a leader. He was one of the most frequently consulted mem bers of the Senate.
 After leaving the Senate in 1911, MT. Bulkeley gave his attention prin- cipally to the affairs of the Aetna Life and it's afficiated companies, although he continued to interest himself in numerous activities concerned not only with civic improvement and community advancement but with na- tiona1 welfare.
 To mention but one instance of American citizen contributed more patriotically or efficiently to the sue cess of the Liberty loans. Under his able guidance, system of subscr1b- ing for Liberty bonds on monthly payment plan was inaugurated when the first Liberty loan was announced. This plan, sponsored by and main tained at the expense of the Aetna Life Insurance company, was made avail able not only to Aetna employees. but also to employees in and out of the state of Connecticut The response so greatly stimulated the purchase of bonds that the offer was continued through each of the five loans. The results speak for themSe1veS-15 5, 79T subscriptions aggregating $16,2 ,246,9 $50 subscribed by the Aetna, Life and aff1li- ated companies.
 Baseball and Trotting
 For 30 years he was actively inter ested and connected with the National Trottingl Association, and in 1876 he
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
STATE SUFFERS
 GREAT LOSS IN
 BULkLEY DEATH
Was Former Governor, For mer United States Sena- tor and President of Aetna Insurance Company.

Hartford, Nov 9.-The funeral of Morgan G. Bulkley, former United States senator who died at his home ernoon at 2:3O o'clock. The Rev. Warren s. Archibald, pastor of the South Congregational church, offtciat- ed
 Morgan G. BulkIey was a former governor of this state, former United Life Insurance company and it's affili- ated companies, and one of the fore most citizens of his native state.
 His Death a Loss
 During his long life Of nearly S5 years, Ex- x-Governor BuIkeIey attained distinction in many and varied fields of activity, as a statesman, as a finan- cier, and as a, business man. His great ability and his unusual person. ality made him potent factor in the life of his city and his state. as well as in the business the remark
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
NOSE CLOGGED FROM
 A COLD OR CATARRH
Apply Cream in Ncstrils To
 Open Up Air Passages.

Ah!' What relief! Your clogged nostri1s open right up, the air pas sages of your head are clear and you can breathe freely. No more hawk Ing snuffling, mucous discharge, head ache, dryness-no struggling for breath at night, your cold or catarrh is gone.
 Don't stay stuffed up! Get small bottle of E1y's Cream Balm from your druggist now. Apply a little of this ire grant, sntfseptic cream in your nos trils, let 1t penetrate through every air passage of the head: soothe and heal the swollen. inflamed mucous membrane. giving you instant relief. EH's Cream Balm is just what every cold and catarrh sufferer has been seeking. It's just splendid.-Adv.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
Defeat of Censorship
 Bill Pleases Hays

New York, Nov. 9.-Satisfaction over the defeat of the motion picture censorship bill by popular vote in Massachusetts by 8 plurality of 340,- ton picture industry will keep faith with the people, is expressed in a statement issued by Wlu H. Hays, the Judge Landis'' of the movies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
THE BRIDGEPORT TIMES

was the first president of the National League of Baseball Clubs.
 Ex-Governor Bu1keley is survived bv his wife, who was Miss Fanny Briggs Houghton of San Francisco, California, his three children, Morgan G. BulkeIey, Jr.. treasurer Of the Aetna Life Insurance company and it's affiliated companies, Mrs John Avery Ingersoll, and Houghton Bulkeley, and by eight, grandchildren
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
Acorn A. C. Gridders
 Training for Sacraments

The Acorn A. c. footballers will spend this week in preparation for their gridiron setto with the Blessed Sacrament eleven, which will be play ed Sunday. All Acorn players are asked to report for practice tonight. The Acorns are anxious to play the touted Jackson Stars.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
Alpine Juniors
 Want Cage Games

The Alpine Juniors basketeers are desirious of booking games with any junior outfits in the city or state. The Alpines plan to enter the City league again this year. Last season they made a fine showing, compelling the '. M. H. A. to play them an extra game before relinquishing the junior cham pionship of the city. The following players make up the Alpine team: Gritman, Buckley, White, Lynch and Scholz.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
Father And Son
 Are Both Elected

Derby, Nov. 9-Father and son participated in the election here and both won. Rep. Thomns F. Ma1loy was reelected for the fourth time and his son, Leo T. lMalloy, well known neWspaperman, was elected Judge of Probate in this district, defeating Raymond Curtiss of Ansonia, Repub- hcan, who was a, candidate for re- election. Curtiss was formerly a newspapernan.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Miss Georgtana Knapp, while feed ing her hens on Wednesday morning, had the misfortune to fall and break her leg. She is at present at the Co., lu1nbus Hospital, Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

MT. and Mrs. stephen Ting1ey are receiving congratulations over the birth of son.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

MT. and Mrs. Stephen B. Hayes spent Sunday as the guests of MT. and Mrs. Charles Nichols in Danbury.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Mrs. Charles sherman of New Ha. ven has spent few days with hel s1ster-in-1aw, Mrs. c. E. Osborn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

MT. and Mrs. Walter c. Hazard left Saturday for Kissimee. Florida. where thoy will spend the winter.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

NTr and Mrs. Robert Sinclair leave rFriday the 10th of November, for Kansas where they will be guests of her sister, Mrs Daniel Kurtz, for about a month.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

L. Benedict Beardsley moved his furniture to Milford last Tuesday where he has accepted a position with Arthur Clarke, the seed man.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
STEPNEY

The supper given by the Ladies' last Wednesday evening was attended by about 200 persons. A large num- Der of Bridgeport and out of town people were present. The treasurer reports that about $150 was cleared that evening,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09
ROE

from Samuel B. Hurds house to the home of Celia Jeffrey at Monroe Gen. +pT
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Miss Genevieve Martin of Water bury will teach the Center school made vacant by the resignation of Alice N. Beardsley.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Special meeting Of Washington Iodge is called for Monday evening, November 13. Work will be in the | c. degree.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Election of officers at Harmony Grange on Thursday evening, Novem- Der 9rh, and it is hoped every mem her will be rnreSeQt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

William s. Clarke is quite sick and under the care of Dr. Black of Shel-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

The brothers degree team of Po- keno Grange at Brookfield visited IIarnIong~ Grange Thursday evening and initiated a class in the second and third degrees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Bishop Acheson visited St. Peters s chur9h Sunday and confirmed class of four.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-09

Mrs. Arthur H .Curtiss of Elm street has kindly offered to open her house OF Friday evening, NoVzSd0 9th, for a public whist for the benefit Of Harm cly Grange. A large attend ance is desired and a good time as- sured Snore cards, 25 cents.