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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
Inaugurates New Station on Ninth Anniversary of His COrOnatiOn-ElabOr- ate Ceremonies Preceded the Advent of Holy Father to the Sending Station
MARCONI WAS
 IN FULL CHARGE
His Holiness Clad in White Robes Escorted to Radio Station by Famous Swiss Guards MarcOni Knelt and Kissed the Papal Ring Before Preparing the MicrOphOne for His Message

Vatican City. February l2 (UP) - Pope Plus XI arrived 3, the Vatican City radio station th;s afternoon to broadcast a radio mes sage to the world, inaugurating the new station on the ninth anniversary of his coronation.
 Papal trumpeteers sounded fan fare as an automobile, bearing His Holiness drove through the Vatican gardens and arrived at the one-story red brick radio station. which Is located on the highest part of the Vatican hill.
 The pontifical arms, in official yellow and white colors, had been placed above the entrance of the station.
 Reaching high up over the little papal state were the two radio masts, their slender upper structure sur mounted by two crosses between which stretched the glistening threads of the antenna.
 Marconi Awaits Pope
 Senator Guglielmo Marcon., whose creative skill and devotion to wireless development made him world-famous. and Father Giuseppe Gianfranehesehi, president of the Papal Science Academy and director of the new radio station, awaited the Pope at the door. The inven- tor. in full evening dress. wore dec orations across his chest.
 The Pope, clad in white robes which were made more striking by his broad -brimmed hat of red and gold, stepped from the automobile accompanied by the master of the papal household, who wore purple robes.
 Pope Plus Greets Inventor
 The Pontiff. whose interest h and knowledge of the science Of radio recently has surprised experts, smiled as he approached the station. Marconi knelt and kissed the papal ring.
 The famous Swiss guards. who had abandoned the long bikes carried at the coronation anniversary cere mony earlier and were armed with modern rifles. were drawn up out side the station. Their picturesque red. yellow and blue uniforms blend ed the atmosphere of an ancient day of papal glory with the severity of slender steel beams and taut wire ot
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
Pope Plus Extended Praise To Marconi
 For His Achievement
Thanking the Great Inventor His Holiness Said the First Praise Is Due to Almighty God and Then to the Men Who Have Carried Out His Divine Will

New York. Feb. 12.-UP).-A translation of the Pope's second speech from the Italian, furnished by the Columbia Broadcasting sys- tenn, in cooperation with the United Press follows:
 q must express the feeling of thankfulness which is in my heart and which must abide in everyone's heart for the glorious achievement of Marquis Marconi, but this deej sentiment, these words of thanks be- long above all. to Almighty God, and to the men who have become instru- mental in carrying out his great de- signs. His divine will.
 we are passing through a great experience, a period of marvellous perfection and combination of elec- tric power and science which has given birth to the strongest type of motor used in all of Italy. to a radio telephone and to radio telegraphy.
 "They are the combination of the last word in technique and science.
 "Our Marquis Marconi had prom ised us these marvels. and now we have in it's fulfillment the latest dis covery in science brought to such perfection. It's fulillment fills us
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12

Chicago. Feb. 12.-(UP).-Ina Claire, the actress, and her actor husband, John Gilbert, are trying a sort of "companionate separation" she disclosed while stopping here en route to Hollywood. because they can afford to do so and she would rather be her husbands mistress than his housewife" Admitting that she was temperamental and mot so easy to get along with" Miss Claire said she didn't think the public would worry about how she and Gilbert lived because they were be- ing different" merely because they realized they should be to preserve their happiness"
 We are both stars" she pointed out, "and both inclined to be nervous. Actors and actresses have many tAtnss in their work that need ad- justmeAts. Throwing two such peo- pie into the same home with daily need for so many adjustments is . sad thing for happiness in marriage"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
His Measure Would Prevent Democrat Being Nomi- mated By Governor Cross Larkin, a Lawyer for P Years, Has Been on Re- publican Payroll for Fl Years and IL Months, Said Attorney Healey
DISTRICT COURT
 BILL SQUABBLE
lBy Democrat stan Man1

Hartford, Feb 12.--Attorney Will liam J. Larkin's bill designed to take the power of nominating the judge of the court of common pleas away from the governor and give 1t to the legislature underwent a scathing attack yesterday afternoon at a hearing on the measure before the judiciary committee. Attorney Lar kin's bill is designed by him to pre- vent . democrat judge being non1in- ated by Governor Wilbur L. Cross because he fears that his position as prosecutor in the court will be lost to him. ..
 Incidentally, as a double safeguard for his position. Attorney Larkin has introduced a bill. which will be heard later. which provides that the deputy judge of the common pleas (COntinued on Page 15)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
MAJOR GENERAL
 EDWARDS GIVEN
 SOME MORE BLOOD

Boston, Feb 12.-(UP)-To main tain and increase the improvement in the condition of Major General Clarence R. Edwards since he re- ceived a pint of blod from one of his former subordinates Tuesday, a second blood transfusion was re- sorted to to-day. The veteran sol dier has been confined to Phillips House of Massachusetts General hos pital with serious intestinal disor- der since January IA.
 Under the supervision of Dr Rich ard H. Miller ana with pr Hora tio Rogers also in attendance, Harry C.. Botsford. Winthrop salesman who fought as private in Edwards Yam kee Division in France. gave his for mer commander pint of blood be- tween & a. m. and 9 a. m.
 The first pint of blood was given by Guy Watts of Boston. who served as a sergeant in Co "C". 104th in try, 26th division.
 fantry. 18th division.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
.860. and prayed:
 "Oh, Father of all mercies,

1860. and prayed:
 "Oh, Father of all mercies,
 Send Us another Lincoln"
 The meeting marked the start of the annual observance which to- day drew thousands to the city where Lincolns career began. He was only one of a half dozen men who spoke. but his words somehow gripped his audience as no other address at the martyrs tomb has done in years.
 We assemble here" he said. ito perpetuate not so much his name but those attributes of character by a recital of his history"
 The history of Lincoln, he de- clared, ''is the history of America in the ideals and moral precepts for
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
CHAPLIN LOSES
 $650 ,0OO BY HIS
 REFUSAL TO TALK

New York, Feb 12-(U. P) = Charlie Chaplin's desire to remain silent figure to his film followers cost him a $65O,000 radio contract. How ard Millman, representing Nation al Advertising Agency, offered the pantomime comedian contract, call ing for 26 radio talks of IS minutes duration each at $25,000 each.
 Carlyle Robinson, personal repre- sentative for Chaplin. said the re- fusal was based on Chaplin's inten- ton ito preserve at all costs the mys tery and illusion of the character he had created on the screen"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
BISHOP CANNON
 CAMPAIGN FUND
 IS UNDER PROBE

Washington, Feb 12-(U. P.) = The senate campaign funds investi- gating committee had before it to- day mass of evidence relating to the personal and political financial transactions of Bishop James Can non, Jr.
 The committee planned to study the records before meeting again next week in continuing its effort to determine if the Southern Metho- dist bishop diverted campaign money to his personal accounts.
 Five bank officials testified yes- terday in the committees first in- vestigation under a resolution mak- ing it's powers retroactive to the 1928 presidential campaign.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
OFFICERS OF THE
 YALE RECORD ARE
 CHOSEN FOR 1882
John Began McCrary of Calvert, Texas Named Chairman of the Board of Humorous Magazine

- New Haven. Conn, Feb 12.-(UP) The election of John Reagan Me- Crary, Jr, of Calvert, Texas, as chair man of the board of the 1882 Yale Record. humorous magazine, was an- nounced to-day.
 Other elections were: Carlton c. Leedy, St Paul, Minn, business man. ager; Eugene Kingman, Providence, R. l., art editor; Thomas Cheney Sheffield, New London, managing editor; Edward Baldwin Self, South Orange. N. J., assistant business manager; Gelston Bailey Morris, Jr, Pittsburgh. Pa, circulation manager; George Cooley Gordon, III, Roches- ter, N. T.. advertising manager.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
CATHEDRAL OF
 N0TRE DAME IS
 RECONSECRATED

Paris, Feb 12.-(UP)-Notre Dame cathedral had been reconse- crated to-day for the first time in centuries, after the suicide there yes- terday of Antoinette Rivas, 33, a beautiful Mexican woman. The re- consecration ceremony was carried out at sunset, the ritual lasting four hours.
 Priests praying in the famous ca-. thedral heard a revolver shot and found the body of Antoinette Rivas before an image of Christ. The wo- man had 15 franc about 60 cents, in, her handbag. She was the wife of Albert Blair, an Englishman. Ceremonies began immediately to purge the cathedral prior to the Te Deum mass to be celebrated to- day on the ninth anniversary of the coronation of Pope Plus XI.
 Mexico City, Feb 12.-(UP)-Al- bert Blair, an English real estate dealer living here and the husband ot Antoinette Rivas. has beeL sep arated from his wife for seven years, although they were not divorced. friends of Blair said to-day. The wife had the custody of their 11-year-old son, Donald Antonio.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
Bitter Attack OnHisConn1on
 Pleas Scheme
GOVERNOR WAS TURNED DOWN ON
 STAFF MEMBER
Wanted to Add Captain DanenhOwer to Members ship But Was Voted Down = Other Business in Assembly
BY GEORGE R. MORRIS. JR

DA 0ELONOE 1ts N1OIAIN10s O1G United Press Staff COrrcspondent)
 Hartford, Conn, February 12 = IUP) The general assembly de- clined today to appoint Captain Sloan Danenhower of Old Lyme. commander of the submarine Nau- titus, naval aide on the staff of Governor Wilbur L. Cross but re- ferred to its appropriations commit tee suggestion to appropriate $100 for a state flag to be carried by Danenhower, on his projected under ice trip to the North Pole.
 The military affairs committee. which heard opposition on the bill from naval sources, did not report on the measure but referred the ap- propriation measure with it's recom- mendation to the appropriations committee.
 The following bills, favorably re-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
FORMER STAR OF PRINCETON SUED
 ON STOCK SALE

Greenwich, Conn.,, Feb. 12.-(UP) The estate here of Ralph c. Run van, Greenwich and New York broker and former Princeton track star, has been attached in connec- tion with a $60,000 suit brought by Mrs. Margaret Hewes, Boston widow, who claims he guaranteed her stock market losses before the crash.
 Papers in the suit, alleging Mrs. Hewes invested a total of $125,000 with Runyan, are on file in the town clerks office here and will be filed later in Fairfield county superior court at Bridgeport.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
SIDEWALKS FOR STATE
 HIGHWAYS
Letter From Washington Park Community Club Was Read to Committee To-Day on the Senator LaWlOr Measure
(BY DEMOCRAT STAFF MANI

Hartford, Feb 12.-A resolution adopted by the Washington Park Community club of Waterbury was read before the committee on roads, rivers and bridges this afternoon at a special hearing on a bill proposed by Senator Joseph H. Lawlor of Wa terbury. The society is on record supporting the measure, which calls for the designation of sidewalks on all state highways as means of pro- lection for pedestrians.
 Senator Lawlors bill was endorsed by other Brass City members of the general assembly, including Senator Lewis M. Reed, Representatives Dan- iel J. Mahaney and John D. Thoms Of Waterbury and Joseph Jackson and Hugh Burns of Naugatuck.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
UNIVERSE IS EXPANDING

Pasadena, Calf Feb 12-(UP)-Elaborating upon a previous that he longer regarded the uni verse as limited Dr Albert Ensten, during the of lecture at the Mount Wilson observatory laboratories de- cared discoveries might tend to show that the universe was expanding.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
FATE OF s2O,OOO, ,OOO MEASURE

Washington, Feb 12-(UP)-The fate of the $2OO0O 900 drought relief compromise depends largely what Secretary Agriculture Hyde in response to the senates demand for formal statement to whether food loans will be granted the fund.- Senator Watson of Indiana said after call at the White House this morning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
HE. HELPED CARRY LINCOLN

Alton, N. H., Feb 12-(UP)-Charles H. Estes 90, who lives with daughter here of group of so ders who carried Abraham Lincoln from Fords theater where the emancipator fatally shot, to dwelling ho,se where he died.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12

Pasteurized Milk should not be regarded as beverage: 1t is a food. Sip it slowly: get the flavor out of 1t. Don't use 1t merely to quench thirst, and don't drink 1t down rap. idIv Wordew's Oai~v psona sSa
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
'Late Bulletins
BOYS POUNDED ON WAR SHELL

Vlcenza, Feb 12-(UP)-Luigi Blaslo IT, was KlIeu, and Giovanni Prata 19 injured by the explosion ot shell which had been buried Santandrea D Barbarano since the World The boys struck the shell accident ally
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
THREE HURT IN AUTO CRASH

Lynn, Mass Feb 12-(UP)-Three persons were m ured when automobile in which six young stud ents of Boston university riding and another driven by Lynn in collision Broad street here to- day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, Feb 12.-UP)-The treasury net balance Feb 10 was
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
Pontiff Sends First Radio Message
 Throughout World
Message Of The Pope
 Transmitted To All
 Countries Of World

New York Feb 12(UP-The Pope's speech Latin, Columbia follows:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
TOBACCO GROWERS FACE DISASTER

Washington, Feb 12-(UP)-TObacco growers VIII be faced with disaster this year they plant tobacco this spring than last year, Acting Chairman James c. Stone of the federal farm board warned to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
DROPPED BOTH NET AND SHARK

Poa Feb 12-(UP)-Fishermen off the coast of Ro- vigno almost caught shark to-day. They landed the catch unged at the hanging the side of their boat
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
PRESENTATION MADE TO POPE

Naples Feb 12-(UP)-The scholastic institute Of Elena D Savoa presented Pope Plus XII stole of Japan csc coral and gold thread the occasion of the annive sarv of his coronation to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-02-12
Saving Or Selling

 Some people save postage stamps and ancient coins. Others save old clothes. dis carded furniture, odds and ends of every description. Smart people sell things they no longer use. through For Sale Miscellaneous" ads in The Democrat. If you have any thing of value at home that you have no further use for turn f into money. Insert a little classified ad in The Dem- ocrat and watch the results. Try 1t to-day.
 Phone 67,
 Want-Ad Dept.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
WARNING!

For the benefit of TaXables who
have not paid their 1881 County and
School Taxes, we will sit at the
places designated between the hours
of 10 A. M. and 4 P. NJ. to receive
their taxes:
Milford, Tuesday, November 10,
HendriXson's Office.
Seaford, Thursday, November u,
J. X. Phillips Office.
Lewes, Friday, November 18th,
Carter's Office.
Laurel, Saturday November 14th,
Peoples National Bank.
Milton, Wednesday, November IS,
Sussex Trust Company.
Millsboro, Thursday. November
18th, Millsboro Trust Company.
Selbyville, Friday, November goth,
Townsends Office.
Bridgeville, Saturday, November
21st, Columbia House.
Delmar, Monday, November 23rd,
National Bank
Personal TaXables allowing their
Taxes to remain unpaid after the
above dates will be proceeded
against without further notice.
JOHN S. ISAACS,
1t Receiver of Taxes
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
NOTICE
POULTRYMAN AND DAIRYMAN

We have moved our Feed Business
from West Front Street, opposite the
Community Building, to the j. T..
Holland Warehouse on Peabody ave-
nue.. opposite the Pennsylvania r.
r. Freight office. We have also in
stalled the latest improved Feed
Mixer and can now assure you a
thorough mix. Every pound will
contain it's proportional part of the
different ingredients. We will be
pleased to mix for you your own
formulas. We also have our own
Registered Brands of "Yu Neck"
Laying Mash; "Yu Neck" Scratch
Grain; two good commercial lines
of feeds; Park & Pollard and Purina
Feeds and Bakers Poultry Remedies.
We are hoping to be favored with
your business.
MILFORD FEED CO.,
Phone No. 81 Milford.
10-30-3t
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
CLIFTON'S CORNER
Near LeWes)

We are sure having fine weather
this week. 1t sure will pass for In
dian Summer all right.
Herbert Mcgee and wife, also Mrs
Gertie Hazard, of here, spent part
of last Saturday with friends in Long
Neck.
William Clifton, wife and son,
Wesley, spent Saturday afternoon
with Mrs. Clifton's sister, Mrs. Nit
chell Wiley of near Greenwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Vessels was dis
appointed on Saturday when their
son, Myers, did not get home.
Last Sunday was Carlton CliftOn's
birthday. Several of his friends re-
membered him. Among those call
ing on him were. Mr.. and Mrs.
J. e. Johnson, Preston Hazard,
Mrs. Sarah E. Clifton, Mrs. Laura
Hill, Raymond Hill and family. All
had a fine time with plenty of ice
cream and a big dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. King entertain
ed city company over the weekend.
Billy Clifton is riding now, he says
he has got his corn out and in the
crib, and his fodder stacked and its
nobody's business but his own, how
much he rides.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
EXECUTRIX'S NOTICE

All persons indebted to the estate
of Robert A. Wood, deceased, are
hereby notified to settle the same
on or before the first day of Decem-
Der, 1881, and all those having
claims against the estate to present
the same duly attested on or before
December 1st, 1881.
MARY A. WOOD,
1O-30-3t EYecutriX.
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
IN MEMoRIAM

RYAN-In sad but loving remem-
trance of my dear wife. Theresa Keil
Ryan, who departed this life, Novem-
Der IS. 1880:
Heavy is my heart today.
Memory brings you back once more
To the time when you were with me,
To the happy days of yore.
Yours was a heart so jolly and gay,
Scattering sunshine all along the way,
You know how l love you, yes, love yoH
yet,
Though God took you from me
l can never forget.
Sadly missed by HUSBAND. 1tp
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
OUR APPRECIATION

We wish to thank the Glendale
and Milford, Milton Fire Companies,
also neighbors and friends, especial
ly Charles P. Walius, the first to ar
rive on the scene, for the wonder
full work shown us in our recent
fire. We again thank one and all for
everything done. Enoch f. Dono-
van and Family. 1t
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
Administrative Sale

l will sell at public sale at my home
the following goods as listed below, o
the late George II. Spicer. deceased, OF
the old State Road leading from Mil
ford to Georgetown. south of the old
NJ. d. e V. r. r. at Glendale, on
Thursday, November l9, 1881,
AT 10 A. M.-Rain or Shine-Sharp
LIVE STOCK
One good work horse. One Guernsey
and Jersey cow, 3 years old, Will be
fresh May 10. r. Is. tested
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
Clipper plow, good as new; Bissell
plow, No. s; walking cultiVatOr, walk
ing harrow, dearborn pole, 1-hOrse
wagon and rack, pair wagon springs,
John Deere carriage, in good condition;
double a drag, lawn mower, set dear
born harness, good as new; set carriage
harness, set double reinS, collars, brl-
dies. names and traces, bushel basket
home made: cross cut saw. buck saw.
moving scythe, 2 good COW chains,
shovels and hoes, Many other things
too numerous to mention.
DRY FEED
100 punches long fodder 2 big stacks
soy bean hay.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Wood heater. New Perfection oil
stove, in good condition; old fashion
ed chairs, solid wood bottom; solid
walnut table, rockers. settee, morris
chair, kitchen cabinet, lounge. 2 old
fashioned bureaus,2 iron bedsteads.
wood bedstead, 2 goose feather beds.
small hen feather bed, pillows and boil
sters, several home made quilts and
blankets, several yards of rag carpet
and grass mating. sewing mach he,
hand washing machine. hand wringer,
wash tubs. lots of dishes, pots and
pans Other things too numerous to
mention.
TERMS OF SALE: CASH. No goods
to be removed until paid for.
SARAH Il. SPICER.
Administrators
John S. Dickerson, Auctioneer
Harvey Mai ker. Outside Clerk
Clara Ellngsworth, Inside Clerk tip
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
sPILLWAY DAM
State of Delaware
Board of Game and Fish Commissioners
Dover, Delaware

Notice is hereby given that sealed
bids will be received by the Board OF
Game and Fish Commissioners of Del
aware for constructing Splllway dam
at McCaulley's Mill Pond, in Milford
Hundred, Kent County, State of Della
ware.
Bids for the above will be received
at the office of the Board of Game and
Fish Commissioners of the State OF
Delaware at Dover, Delaware lat or
1881, and will be opened and read
shortly after 2:30 p. M, same date.
Drawings. specifications and form OF
bid. contract and bond for the propos-
ed work are on file at the office of the
Board of Game and Fish Commission
ers, Dover, Delaware, or at the Office
of Price & Price. Civil Engineers and
Surveyors, Room 249, Delaware Trust
Building, Wilmington, Delaware, and
may be inspected by prospective bid
ders during office hours. A set OF
plans and specifications will be. furnish
ed on a deposit of Ten Dollars ($1000).
which will be refunded on return Of
plans
Bids must be made upon the proposal
form and must he enclosed in an ad-
dressed envelope bearing on the out
side the address and name of the bid
der, name of work bid upon. and must
he accompanied by a certified check
drawn to the order of the Board OF
Game and Fish Commissioners for
$500.00. and must be delivered at the
above place on or before the hour NAM
ed
Each bidder must also accompany his
bid with a statement of his equip
ment. properly filled out.
The right to reject any or all bids is
expressly reserved.
BY order of the Board of Game and
Fish Commissioners of the State of
Delaware.
CLARENCE S. FOSTER,
.nG-4t Chief Warden
Milford chronicle., 1931-11-13
Saturday, NovemL er 2I, 1881
Ar 2:15 O'CLOCK P. NJ.


AT 2:15 O'CLOCK p. M. s
In front of The New Plaza Theatre,
in Milford. Cedar Creek Hundred, Sus-
sex County and State of Delaware, the
following described real estate. to-wit:
All that certain tract. piece and par
Gel of land, lying and being situate i'm
Cedar Creek Hundred, County of Sus-
sex, and State of Delaware, adjoining
lands of John p. Isaacs, Benjamin
johnson. John Walls. Dawson lands
and others. containing
ONE HRCNDRED AND TEN Q1O
ACRES OF LAND
he the same. more or less. Being the
same land that was conveyed to the
said Henry Woerner 'Sr.. ana Annie Il.
Woerner his wife. by deed from
George S. Elliott and wife, dated Au-
gust 10th. 1919. and recorded in the
Recorders Office for said County in
Deed Book ID. f. NJ, No. 217 Page 1871
TERMS-20 per cent of the purchase
money will he demanded on the day of
sale, the balance to be paid on or ne
fore February list, 1892 IF the pur-
chaser fails to comply with these terms
the per centum paid on day of sale VIII
he forfeited. The purchaser viii he re-
quired TO pay the cost of the deed
Seized and taken--f1l execution as the
propertv of Henry W0nrner. Senior and
Annie r. Woerner his wifi. ami WEI
be .>Old Ivy
LORENZO w. BRITTING'IAM,
Sheriff
Sheri6', Office, Georgetown. Delaware.
Nov2mhor 2nd. 1891. l6-2t