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^{*The other outstanding duPont is Senator Thomas Coleman, born
in Louisville, Ky., in 1863. He was a surveyor and mining engineer
before he moved to Wilmington where he served as head of the family
powder factory, 1902-1915. Banking and politics followed. He entered
the Senate by appointment of Governor Denny in 1921, to fill a term
expiring the next year; was elected to serve 1925-31. Poor health has
lately prevented his frequenting Washington. *Famed economist,
educator, statesman. He conveyed Thomas Jefferson's challenge for
Louisiana to Napoleon in 1802. At Jefferson's request he drew up a plan
of national education for the U. S.}