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Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Takes His Life

Mr.. K. f. Nash of this place was
called TO near Newark, Monday. be.
cause of the death of his brother
ln-iaw Mr.. J. c. Foster, aged 40
who committed suicide. The meth
od was by hanging, in a barn Mon
day morning. He had been in i'll
health for long time, and had be-
come respondent. Besides his wife
who was Miss Ethel Nash. he is sur
vived by three children Funeral
services were held Wednesday after
noon at 2:3O, with interment at
Fanatta.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Car Is Sideswiped

Sunday as Harold Savage and
family were on their way to Colum-
bus, they had their car sideswiped
on a sharp curve just out of Zanes-
vile, by a speed demon. Seeing the
speed at which the oncoming car
was travelling, Mr.. Savage ALI but
got over the bank to allow him to
pass, otherwise very bad wreck
could not have been avoided. As
it was, his machine was sideswiped,
tearing off the bumper, running
board, fender and hub cap. Just
how much damage was done to gull
ty party, is not known, since he new
er stopped Who he was is not
known. since it was impossible to
get his license number
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Judgeship Still Vacant Here

As yet, so far as we have learned,
Governor White has named no one
to fill the vacancy here on the COM
mon pleas court bench, caused by
the death of Judge Harry M. Finley.
A joint meeting of the Democratic
Executive and Central committees
was held last Thursday night. There
were two applicants for the place,
seeking the recommendation of the
committees-Judge l.. j. Weber and
Atty Emmett A. Taylor. Neither
committee had all members present.
The Executive committee tied, each
candidate receiving four votes. The
vote of the Central committee was
Taylor, s; Weber, 6.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
COm'r Radcliff Receives Letter


A letter sent TO Mr.. Fred Rad
cliff, one Of the Morgan county COM
missiOners, postmarked McConnels-
vile. O., Feb. IL, 1881, is publish
ed below, just as written by the
anonymous writer, except that we
made few corrections as to pune
tuation, etc. Mr.. Radcliff feels that
he has some cleW as to the writer
Prosecuting Attorney McGonagle has
been making an investigation, and
we understand that Radcliff is to
turn the letter over to postal au-
thorities for investigation
Malta o., Feb. 10, 1881
The people that in good faith
elected you have sure been disap-
pointed, so we're telling you what
You can do. Unless you raise the
county mems wages back to where
they were and more, all of your
property is going down in smoke, to
say nothing of bodily injure to your
family I'm not county man, so
don't try firing any of them, but kick
Tavener out. We don't have to put
up with anything from you comm.
If you think this is joke wait and
find out You can see Barrett, we're
not bothering to write to him. You
can notify Carter. The same thing
will happen to him The graft you
are getting will never replace the
damage you're in for.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Fine Gift From d. of L.. Y.

Mary A. Livermore Tent No. 60,
Daughters of the Union Veterans
OF the Civil War, presented the
Kate Love Simpson Library with a
beautiful silk flag. This came as a
lifting gift for Washington's birth
day.
Dr. Charles l.. Barker always
carries the Kate Love Simpson
Library on his heart and book list.
NIX.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Locals Defeated At Tourney

In the annual southeastern Ohio
cage tourney which opened Wednes-
day night at New Lexington, a local
team was defeated by Battery E,
Field Artillery, OF Athens. by the
score of 11-19. Those who played
on the local team were: H. Kennard,
Flanagan, Walker, McGregor, F.
Adrean and III. Milligan.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Does Hayes Live Here?

The city papers carried the news
Wednesday that Clarence M. Sears,
newly appointed state prohibition
commissioner, had dismissed eight
state agents, all Republicans, and
had replaced them with Democrats.
The papers state that John p. Hayes
of McConnelsville, special district
supervisor, was one of those dis
missed. So far, we have been un-
able to place in this vicinity, this
man Hayes.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26

Rev. G. D. Clifford, former pas
tor of the Malta M. E. church. is
very ill in Columbus. Following an
operation for sinus trouble at White
Cross hospital, he and his wife went
to Florida. They had been there
but a short while when Rev. Cliff
ford became worse, and they return
ed TO Columbus.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Turkeys Brought $21, 1,114.6j

Mr.. VIM. R. Stokes of Gerber,
Calf, in renewing his Democra:
subscription, wrote:
Il finished shipping my years
crop of turkeys, Jan. 10. / had
$4,000 pounds dressed turkeys -
brought me $21, 1,11465. | am start
ing in this year with $50 stock tur-
keys, and hope to market 5000 this
yoarp
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26

L. q. y. +. Grand Masters Meeting
A meeting particularly interest
ing to Odd Fellows was held here at
Valley lodge room Monday evening
Grand Master VIM. T. Watkins of
Marietta and Deputy Grand Master
j. l.. Kennard of Chesterhill pre-
sided. 1t was held primarily in the
interest of the officers of the var
ious lodges of this the 49th district,
and practically every lodge was
represented. In all about 65 were
present. Following the meeting,Dre-
freshments were served, and fine
social time was enjoyed. ri
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Deaths Toll

Feb. 10 to 26, 1884

Feb. ID to 26, 1881
Jennie Fleming, McCOnnelsville.
Mrs. A. Roberts, Lawton. Okla.
John D. Patterson, Zanesvile
Mrs. Edith Mills, Canal Winchester
Mrs. Margaret Farson, Keith.
j. C. Foster, Newark.
Perley McCarty, Clinton, ILL.,
Chas. Bachelor, Stockport.
Chas. III. Archer. Pennsville.
Mrs. Hattie A. Careins, GAINESVILLE.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
No Bidders For Farm

The 100 acre farm In York town
ship, offered at sheriff's sale in parti-
tion, in the matter of Matte and
Frank Ciager VS.. Chas. E. Swytser,
ct al, offered here Saturday, failed
to sell. since no bids were offered. It
was appraised at $1.5O0.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Has Goitre Operation

Miss Irene Clark. daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Clark, near Malta,
who underwent an operation Mon
day for goitre, at White Cross hos
pital. Columbus. is doing very we'll.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Celebrates Birthday In Columbus

Mayor and Mrs. E. d. Shafer and
son Fred. and DR.. Barker and fam
lily, of Granville, spent Sunday In
Columbus at the home of DR.. and
Mrs. J. f. Brown, the family gath
ering being in honor of Mrs. Shafer's
birthday. -
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26

Mrs. Frank kuntz Very Low
Mrs Frank Kuntz who has been
critically i'll for many weeks, issnow
very how, and. death is expected at
any time
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Northrups On Way Home

Northrups On Way Home
Word has been received here that
DR.. and Mrs. C. e. Northrup and
SON Wayne. who hare been at Clear
water. Fla are .leaEing today for
home.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
NJ. & Nj. DEFEATS GLtOUSTER-
WINS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

Triumphing over Glouster Fri
day night. 23-19, in a gruellin g
struggle, M. e M. high school bas-
keteers captured the league cham
pionship. The decisive battle was
waged on Glouster's floor and was a
real battle from beginning to end.
At the half, the score favored Glous :
ter 1915. Several times the score
was tied, and was always close, with
first one team and then the other
slightly in the lead. In the closing
minutes Of play it looked for a time
like the Athens county boys would
win, but a whirlwind finish put M. &
NJ. across. Had Glouster won, it
would have been a three way tie
among M. & NJ, Glouster and New
Concord but the defeat of Glouster
gave the locals the undisputed
honors, and the coveted trophy. The
five high school teams in the league
We're: Glouster, New Lexington, New
Concord, Crooksville and nj. & NJ,
each team being pitted against the
other In two games. NJ & NJ won
both games with Glouster, and New
Lexington; lost one game with
Crooksville and one with New Con-
cord. The various teams in the
league were for the most part even
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
J.F. Allen In Critical Condition

IF. Allen is reported as not so
well this morning, having had a bad
night.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Presbyterian Church

Sunday school at 9:15. Morning
worship at 10:30. Sermon by pas
tor. Christian Endeavor, .6:45. Ev-
ening worship. 7:30, under Miss
Huntsman. Girl Scouts, $3.50, Mon
day. Kings meeting. Wednesday ev-
ening. Holy week services, April L,
2, 3.-Thurman E. Leonard. pastor.
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Divorce Granted

was granted divorce from Samuel
d. Taylor, on the grounds of gross
neglect. Plaintiff is restored to her
maiden name, Nancy S. Gillespie.
Costs are adjudged against defend
ant. The matter of alimony and
property rights was settled out Of
court
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Methodist Protestant Church

Bible school at 915 a. m Spe-
cial opening exercises by classes
Morning worship at 1920. Special
music by the choir Sermon theme,
''The Only Foundation Evening
worship at 1880. Song feast, con-
gregational singing Sermon theme,
Gods Blockade to the Wrong
Pathway" Prayer meeting Wed
nesday evening at 7:30 Services at
Pisgah Sunday afternoon at 2:30.--
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26

Sunday school at $50, followed
by preaching service at 10:30. The
missionary society will have a pro
gram at the night hour, 7:30, and
an Offering will be taken for mis-
sion work. Preaching at night at
Eagleport, 7:30. On the following
Wednesday night, after the prayer
meeting, the second quarterly meet
ing will be held at the Stockport
church. At this meeting delegates
will be nominated for the annual
conference. B. Douglas. pastor
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26
Suit For Money Only

Lennard H. Sears files suit against
Besse c. Patterson, in which he
seeks judgment in the sum of $145.-
"A, which he alleges is due on an
Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1931-02-26

Sunday school at 9:15 a. M Morn
ing worship, 1880. Sermon theme.
THE holy Bible" Evening wor-
ship at Z. A one act playlet, Those
Absurd Missionaries. by a group
of juniors. David Fl. Markle, pas
for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Chase Companies Awarded $656.3O;
 Plume e Atwood $856
John Goss Gets $2,l42 and Ruth s. Sperry S636-.. Thousands of Mistakes Made in Computing
 Moneys Due United States Government

refund amounted to $856.79. MT Goss received $2,142.S3 back on his tax account while to Miss Sperry the sum of $636.06 was refunded.
 Many individuals and firms in the vicinity of Waterbury also benefited from the refunds. The fact that 145,925 errors had been made in computing the various tax bills was made known yester- day in Washington, D. c., when Secretary of the Treasurer Andrew Mellon made his annual report. While the rebates for 1881 amount to $69,476,930; the total for 1930 was $126,S36,333. The United States Steel corporation got $15,- 205,343 in 1880 but receives only $554 this year.
 Among the better known in- dividuals in the country receiving rebates are: Douglas Fairbanks, $12,391; Helene and Dolores Cos tello, $1,345 each; U. s. Senator Robinson of Arkansas, $671; Sec retary Mellon, $S5,022; Senator Kean of New Jersey, $S06; Secre- tary Lamont, $10,964; Sir Charles l.. Ross, Scottish baronet, $s,601; Edward s. Hardness, $7,s67; AL bert Payson Terhune, $1,297; Walter Hagen, $902; Mrs Eliza beth Morrow, s1,175; John D. Rockefeller, $31,324; John D. Rockefeller, Jr, $1,S0s; Pauline Uzcudun, $646; Texas Guinan, $2,469.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
SESSION OF HEADS :,
 OF YMCA CLUBS
Held Important Meeting in the Boys Department
 Last Night
VACANCIES FILLED

Thirty of the b9 leaders of Y. M. C. A, clubs in the boys de. pertinent met at the ' last eve- ming at S:30 o'clock for the month- ly meeting of the Y. M. c. A. Leaders Club. The group imme- diately divided into two groups of leaders of clubs of younger boys and leaders of clubs of older boys. George r. Brown, leader of the Croft Gra-Y Club met with the leaders of younger boys and led q discussion of club. problems and club programs. Patrick. Wallace, president of the Leaders Club and Richard Crane, leader of the North End Colonials met with the lead CTS of older boys.
 After the discussion groups the entire Leaders Club came together for a social hour with Domenic Mecca presiding at the accordion. After several excellent solo mum. bers Mir Mecca started to play old songs for group singing.
 On the program for the evening Patrick Wallace, George F. Brown, Gus schoeck, sang comic songs. The Leaders' Club quartet, com posed of J. Russell Putnam, con- ductor. John Mulhern, Gus Schoeck and Patrick Wallace sang several numbers accompanied by the accordion.
 The business meeting opened af- Patrick Wallace in tho chair. The resignation of Edwin Smith as Q member of the board of directors was read and accepted and Cue schoeck appointed to fill the va cancy. Motion was made after much discussion that the board of directors arrange q first annual Leaders Club dance Ut which time the board of directors Is to be formerly installed. The board of directors met immediately af- ter tho business meeting and elect- ed Thomas Healey as vice-presi. dent of the Leaders Club to take the place of Edwin Smith who rec signed. Tho board of directors de- cided to meet at 2 p. rn., Tuesday, the 9th. Refreshments were served at the close of the meet-
 Club leaders present last. eve ming were John F. zwick, Clyde Ferry, Calvin Teller, ]. Russell Putnam, Edward s. Germaine, Arr thur Blewitt, Jr. Edward Kenney, Domenic Tarullo, Joseph Carroll, George P. Brown. Newton K. Post. Theodore Leidlich, Roland R. Clarke. Ralph B. Grierson, silvio Carosella. Duke Meleski, Thomas P. Healey, Joseph Geigle, John Mulhern, Patrick Wallace,' Harold Dayton, Richard Crane. Joseph Kushlis, William Shatus, and Bill Briggs, city boys secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
TO SPEAK ON
 OLD AGE PENSION
Attorney Keaveney Will Discuss Subject at Cen.
 traI Y Tomorrow
THE PUBLIC INVITED

"old Age Pensions" as a pro. posed road to economic security will be discussed by Attorney VII. liam R. keavney at the Central Y. Nj. C. A. tomorrow night at S:30 o'clock. On Wednesday, January 6. Allen Fl. Boardman of the Amer. lean Brass Company will report on possibilities of "Reguiarizing Em- ployment". The series will be cons cluded on January i3 with a talk on "Character and Prosperity" by Rev Joseph Q. Todd of the Mill Plain Union church.
 Previous speakers in this series have been Fred s. Smith on "Eco- homie Cycies;" Max R. Traurig on Economic Planning" and George J. Scott on "Unemploy- ment Insurance"
 All men of the city are invited to attend these forums and par ticipate in the discussion which follows the main speech,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
FRANK BARES
 GUEST OF HONOR
Given Reception Las Night at Farrel Foundry
 Restaurant
BY CWOAN CLUB

Frank Dares, member of the Cwoan club of the Central Y. NJ. c A. now attending Pratt Institute was the guest of honor at Cwoaii club stag supper last night in the Fnrrel Foundry restaurant.
 A hot supper served at s:l5 was followed by an informal program of after-dinner speaking. Joseph Yesulaitis acted as toastmaster and called on the following to make remarks: Arthur l.. Purinton Cwoan club adviser; Charles Mur. phy, club scribe; William Christie business manager; Bernard Simp. son, club president and Frank Bares, guest of honor.
 Others present were Frank Hardy, V. Meskunas, $. Lingis William Glosky, Everett Shepard Domenic Angelicola, Peter Janis Daniel Tarullo, Guido Caruso ant Russell Bowen.
 The Cwoan club Is one of tn, self.governing young mems clubs at the Central ~" At their regular meeting tomorrow night, Bernart Simpson will lead 0 discussion or Present Conditions in India"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Townsend Lodge
 Annual Meeting

officers of Townsend lodge, odd Fellows, elected .at last nights meeting at odd Fellows hall will be installed at a date to be m. nounced later. They are as follows. Noble grand, Joseph W. Handy; vice.grand, Ralph 0. Urwin; re- cording secretary, William J. Da- Wis; trustee for three years, VII. Ham J. Maton; lodge physician, Dr. John J. Galley and Dr. F. W. Good. enough; treasurer, Edwin s. Hoyt; auditor for IS months, Frank Daniels. Announcement was made of the annual New Years eve party of the Odd Fellows to be given by the Past Grand association of Townsend lodge in Odd Fellows hall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Skip Driver
 Overturns Car
Machine Operated By Joseph Quinn Hit and Tossed to
 One Side, Owner Escaping Injury

companions, Ethel Wilson of Brooklyn, N. F., and Mrs Gary. Paddock of 27 Ford place were slightly injured. The collison took place on Hallett street. occupants of the local car escaped Injury.
 Edward Sporbert, 5, of Pearl Lake road suffered slight injuries yesterday afternoon when struck by a machine driven by Kenneth R. Strathern of Bucks, Hill road. The accident took place near the intersection of Hamilton avenue and Pearl Lake road.
 Patrick J. Hayes of Niagara street suffered an Injury to his knee when struck Sunday by Q car driv- en by I. r. Moran of 247 Wood street. The accident occurred in front of the Sacred Heart church as Mir Hayes was crossing East Main street. A report of the acc cident was filed yesterday at poe lice headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
FIRMS GIVEN REBATE ON FEDERAL TAXES
THE CAMPAICN
 FOR PROHIBITION
Miss Norma Brown First Speaker at Central Y
 Saturday Noon
TO HOLD MASS MEETINGS

Miss Norma Brown, secretary of the Allied Campaigners for pro- hibition will be the speaker at the women's luncheon at the Central Y. M. c. A. next Saturday noon at 12:S0. This Is the first of six meetings which will be held on Sat- urday and Sunday in the. interest of better observance of the 18th Amendment. This Saturday noon luncheon is open to all women in the vicinity of Waterbury. Reser- vations may be made byl calling ting in touch with the members ton, Mrs Henry Preusser, Mrs John c. Bradley, Mrs Walter Boyd, Miss Emily Merriman, Mrs F. W. 1ne- son, Mrs W. T. Leggett and Mrs Edward Seaver. Reservations must be made before 500 o'clock Friday night.
 At 2:30 Saturday, the first of four mass meetings will be held in the auditorium of the First Methodist church. Tse speakers will be Col. Raymond Robins, of Chicago, and Miss Norma Brown. AC O.fO' u urge HumUcE VI yOuhss people will assemble for supper at the First Methodist church to hear Robert c. Ropp. At 1880 Col Robins will give his famous ad- dress "The Constitution-Shall We Scrap It?" Preceding Col. Robins at this meeting will be a short address by Robert c. Ropp.
 On Sunday at 2:30 Dr Ira Lan- drieth will be the speaker while at 7:30 the series of meetings will reach its climax when addresses will be made by Oliver w. Stewart and Dr Daniel A. Polling. There will be no charge for admission to any of the four mass meetings which are open to the general public and which 1t is hoped will be attended by large number of local peopfe,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

A hlt-and-run driver was re. sponsible for car operated by Joseph Quinn of 330 sylvan avenue overturning last evening near the intersection of South Main and Eagle streets. Mir Quinn escaped Injury, but estimates the damage to his car at $50. Tn his report to the police the driver stated that as he attempted 10 turn into Eagle street his machine was struck on the right and knocked over on its side. Mir Quinn crawled out through a window in time to zee the driver of the other machine turning out his lights and speed. ing away,
 A car driven by Maurice Gagnon of Waterbury was overturned in Bridgeport yesterday afternoon in collison with car in charge of William Holmes of 005 Noble ave. nue, Bridgeport. Holmes and two
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29

The Chase Companies, Inc, the Plume and Atwood Manufacturing company, John H. Goss of the Scovill Manufacturing company and Miss Ruth s. Sperry of 1S7 Woodlawn terrace, all of this city, were amonG the large number of Connecticut firms and individuals who received rebates on federal taxes from the United States treasurer. In all, throughout the country, the government refunded $69,476,930, due to total of 146,- 925 mistakes made in computing the taxes due from the individuals and firms.
 The Chase Companies. Inc, re- ceived rebate of $656.30 while the Plume and Atwood company's
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Roosevelt Lodge
 Knights of Pythias

The annual election of officers of Roosevelt lodge, Knights of Pythlas was held last evening in Pythian hall and will be installed at an open meeting in the hall on yans uary II. They are as follows: Chan. cellor commander, Nathan Schal- man; vice-chanceiior, Leo Blumen; prelate, Edward Cohen; master at arms. Frank Feinstein; keeper of records and seals, Harry Frank: master of finance, William schneer: master of the cxchecquer, Hyman Kastleman; inner guard, Perry Gracerstein: outer guard. Albert Lapin; trustee for three years. Israel Greenblatt; master of work, Harry Gruskny. q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
New Years Party
 at Central YMCA
Vaudeville how and Dance to Be Given
 Thursday Night

Snappy, up-to-the-mlnute acts oi vaudeville will characterize the en. tertainment at the informal New Years party nt the Central Y. NJ c. A., Thursday evening. The dance will begin at o:00 D. m. and last until 2:00 q. m. Good music loads of favors and hilarious good time are always found at the Y, New Years parties which arc open to all I. members who make reservations before next Thursday Reservations are being made at the Central Y. desk.
 The following committee Is in charge of the dance: Richard Crane, George Holloway, Gordon Whitaker, Max Gaudelette, Alex nnder Guerrera, Charles Stoeffler Peter Ganutz. Francis o'Donnell Raymond Thompson, William Egan, George Ericson, George Parker and George Gullbert.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
The Council on
 Unemployment To Hold Joint Meeting at YMCA Tomorrow
 Night

The Waterbury Council on Un- employment will meet again next Tuesday at 7:30 p. m. at the YMCA. Chairman Edward B. Tracy has asked representatives of the Boys Club, the Pearl s. Neigh borhood House, the Salvation Army and the three YMCA branches to report "progress" on the effort being made to maintain the morale among the older boys and young men of Waterbury.
 The council is made up as fol- lows: President. Edward B. Tracy; vice-president, William Johnson; secretary, Arthur L. Burlington; Norfieet Connor, William Garner,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-29
Auto Hearing In
 Police Court January $

A hearing will be held In the police court room on Tuesday morning, January 6, when the fol- lowing named persons will be heard regarding violations of the state motor vehicle law: William Hubby, Box 32, Norwalk; Arthur Swenden, 20s4 South Main street; Ted Darley, ii Fremont street; Edward Dineva, 63 Mansfield ave. nue; all of Waterbury; Nicholas Kostak, 15 Donahue place, Tor