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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Fine strings for volins, banjos, guitars and
'cellos at Clapp & Joness.
To RENr-A furnished room, first floor, front,
"a Elliot street.
TENEMENT To RENT-Inquire of y. H White,
30 High street
wANTED-Woman or girl for general house
work c, II. GRANT Bratteboro.
Front room to rent. No g Clark street, very
pleasant. Gentleman preferred
New styles in silver plated spoons and forks
lust received Every article marked Ranger *
Thompson guaranteed extra heavy weight and
fine finish. RANGER & THOMPSON.
Guitars, banios. vions for beginners, and the
finer grades including the Gatcomb and Stewart
banjos, at Clapp & Joness
Beautiful pictures, new mouldings in latest
styles and effects at Clapp Jones's.
WASrED.-I want your magazines and other
periodicals to bind. Your name stamped,on your
Bible or pocketbook for 25c. w. F. GODDARD.
To RENT-A tenement of six rooms at 50 Elliot
street
Popular songs and instrumental music, music
books. Teachers supplied at Clapp & Jones's.
100 sheets Bankers Linen Note Paper with
name and address printed in a neat text type il
either brown, blue or black ink, with 100 envelopes
to match, all for S1OO Call or write for samples
THE PHOENIX JOB PRINT, BRATTLEBoRo.
Twenty-Five Girls wanted by the Brattle
boro Overall Co., with steady work and good pay
Apply at Office in Harmony block, rear Crosby
block
Nothing succeeds like success Education
practice, and practical experience makes success
If your eyes trouble in any way, or you are sub
iect to headache, consult Dr. Prescott at thu
Brooks House and get relief.
Help wanted at the Bratleboro House Mrs
J. a. STAFFORD.
Tenement to rent at 10 Green street.
Buy Picture Frames Of Gedds.
To RENT-A tenement of five nice rooms at /
Pearl street c. l.. COBB.
Boarding tenement to rent at No. 9 Gree
street.
Quick sales and small profits in millinery a
Mrs, VIM. Russell's 10 Elliot street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
EIGHTIETH BIRTHDAY CELEBRA.
TION.

An exceedingly pleasant event was that
which occurred at the home of Nj. and
Mrs. w. II. Minor on North Main street
yesterday afternoon and evening, when the
S0th birthday of John W. Frost father of
Mrs Minor, was observed. it being the
first birthday anniversary spent bv him
with his children for 26 years. At $3.50 a
dinner was served, with 10 of Mr.. Frost's
old friends and fellow business men of
earlier years as guests. The list included
eX-Gov. F. Holbrook, VIM. II. Esterbrook.
Jas F. Estey, y. F. Cabot, Eugene Frost,
F. Goodhue, Thatcher Perry, Geo. w. Es-
Textbook, w. ). Newton and w. f. Rich
ardson. An hour or two of social chat
and Renaissance followed the dinner. In
the evening numerous friends dropped in
to tender congratulations to Mr. Frost,
who also received congratulatory kilograms
and letters from Chicago, Rochester, y.
Y, Amherst, Mass, New Orleans and
other places. Quantities of beautiful
flowers We're sent by friends in recognition
of the day.
Mr. Frost ranks as one of the oldest
Brattleboro business men, having begun acts
i've life as merchant in West Bratteboro
in 1854, when young man of 20. After
ward he was a clerk for Hall n Townsley
in this village. and remained with Mr..
Hall, who succeeded to the business. until
1916. By men of this generation Mr..
Frost is best remembered through his con-
nection with the grocery firm of Frost IL
GOodhue. afterward j. w. Frost e Co.. at
the stand now occupied by his nephew.
Wells ;. Frost, of the firm of Frost &
Proctor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
DAUGHTERS OF VERMONT.
Brilliant Reception at the Hotel Ven-
dome. Boston, "wednesday Evening.

dome, Boston, Wednesday Evening
The society of the Daughters of Yer
mont in Boston held governors night re-
ception at the Hotel Nendome Wednesday
evening.
Gov and Mrs. Fuller and Lieut.. Gov.
and Mrs. Stranahan of Vermont were the
guests of honor, and the occasion was
made a notable one by the presence of a
large number of distinguished guests from
Boston aud other cities of the Bay state. as
well as from Rhode Island and elsewhere
From to 10 were the hours of the re-
ceptiOn, during which the entire state suite.
including the large banquet hall. were
thronged with guests. The receiving party
included, besides the guests of honor al
ready mentioned, Gov. Greenhalge, Lieut..
Gov. Wolcott, Chief Justice Field. Gov.
Brown of Rhode Island, Mrs. Brown. all
of whom assisted the queen hostess of the
evening, Mrs. Oliver Croker Stevens of
Commonwealth avenue, who is president
of the Daughters of Vermont, and the
vice president, Mrs. Albert f. Pillsbury.
The affair was in all ways one of great
elegance. The ices were served by Miss
Grace Joy White and Miss Bessie White.
daughters of Sallie Joy White.
The Globes account says: 1.-THE con-
gregatiOn of governors gave rise to unlim-
tied pleasantres, the occasion being char
acterized by the utmost genality. Gov.
Greenhalge was asked, sub rosa, if he had
said to the governor of Vermont ANYTHING
approaching what the governor of North
Caroline said to the governor of South Car
DINA. He said he hadn't, because the
chief guest of honor came from prohibi-
ton state, but he didn't mind confessing
that the governor of Vermont had asked
the governor of Massachusetts if he would
not sign the pledge"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
A SCHOOL BOY KILLED
While Watching Contest of Putting
the shot" Wednesday --- George II.
Pratt the Victim.

the Shot" Wednesday 49, George IT.
Pratt the Victim.
An accident which resulted in the death
of George Pratt, aged Il, occurred on the
High school grounds Wednesday forenoon.
Hayes Morey brought TO the school that
morning a rusty "a pound cannon ball.
AT recess the larger boys of the school be-
gan to use this ball in the exercise known
as putting the shot" Several boys had
tested their strength, and it was almost
time for the bell to ring when the turn
came for Perley Holiness trial. The boys
who were witnessing the sport were form
ed in two rows, with about four feet be-
tween the rows and it was down this space
that the ball was being hurled. The boys
on the outside crowded forward so that
some of those in front were standing on the
ground where the ball had previously
struck, when Holmes threw the ball. The
throw was not a particularly wild one. but
the boys had pushed so far to the front
that the ball went into the crowd at the
left. 1t would probably have hit Louis
Pettee, but he lodged and it struck young
Pratt, who was one of the lads just be-
You'd. The ball met Pratt's head on the
right side with a heavy thud, which brought
a fainting sensation to those who were
near by. The lad dropped to the ground
without word. He looked like one dead.
The older boys quickly cut away the cloth
ing about the throat and began rubbing
his body; as soon as they saw that he was
breathing, word was sent to Principal
Horne in the High school room and he
hurried at once to the ground, picked up
young Pratt and carried him into the room
of the special grade on the first floor The
pupils in this grade were at once dismissed
and physicians summoned. DR.. Pratt
firstarrived, followed by Gale and Ketchum.
In about three-quarters of an hour the lad
was carried home. In the mean time his
father and sister had been summoned to
the school, The boy partially recovered
consciousness, seeming to know what his
sister said to him.
The injury was above and back of the
ear. There was no indentation, and the
skull probably was not fractured. The boy
seemed to be doing well after being taken
home, and although it was realized that his
injury was very serious it was thought
there was a good chance of recovery. 1t
was noticeable yesterday morning that he
seemed much brighter, and at one time he
spoke of the school and his work. Sud
denly he implanted of severe pains in the
head, and died almost instantly. The end
came, undoubtedly, from cerebral hemor-
rhage.
George Pratt was the third of five chill
dren of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II. Pratt, and
the oldest of the three boys. The father
is well-known carriage trimmer, and the
family live on Frost street. The boy was
a student in the special grade at school.
and was bright youth who gave promise
of I'm 10 g
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The senior class have adontad as th.i,.
class motto: "To thine own Self he tr 1,le, =,
Sc nc will close Wednesday, Thursday
teachers institute. " '''-'' u the
The B. Ii. 5. banjo and guitar club will
give concert at Townshend next FRIDAY
h ins, Quite number of Brattleboreans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Gov. Fuller has issued a proclamation
appointing Wednesday, Mayo, Arbor day.
The Estey Guard dramatic club will
probably 90 to South Londonderry with
"The octoroon."
Van Dyke d Co.'S log drive, which will
come down the Connecticut this summer,
contains 100000 feet.
The weather prediction this noon is:
Generally fair Friday; showers Friday
night or Saturday morning; colder Satur-
day night.
Benjamin f. Davis has a relic in the
shape of wooden mortar 40 years old,
which was brought from Virginia by his
grandmother.
In collision on Main street Tuesday
carriage shaft was driven into the breast of
George Clark's horse, making a bad but
not fatal wound.
A. V. Cox will give the High school
chapter of experiences and "reminiscences
of army life at the front next Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
Neil BURGESS special car arrived this
morning The thoroughbred horses which
are to appear in the play tonight are at
Brooks House stables.
State Auditor Hale has been in town
this week to adjust the accounts of justices
and county officers. Witnesses in police
court cases will now receive their pay by
calling upon the magistrates.
r. E. Proctor of Keene, n. H., a broth
er of w. II. Proctor and a former resident
of West Brattleboro, has sold his trotting
stallion Goodwin, jr., to Dr. Birch of Or
ange, Mass.
Egbert Brasor is having 200 loads of
earth drawn from the rear of the Canal
street schoolhouse to be used in grading
his yard on Frost place. Patrick Moran
of Frost place has also used 100 loads for
the same purpose.
Mr.. Tyler at the Brooks House is receiv-
| ing inquiries for summer board among
them an unusual number from the South
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus 5. Jerome of Louis
vile, KY, well-known summer visitors,
have engaged rooms for the last of MAY.
Linden, race record 215, will make the
season of 1894 at the Valley Fair grounds,
| beginning May /. Linden won the first
| premium over all stations at the Valley
Fair last fall. The advertisement of his
owner, j. K. Clark, is printed in another
column.
Calls are out for the citizens and Demo-
cratic caucuses to place in nomination can
uluaIes 10 be voted Tor at the annual vii
| lage meeting. The time for both caucuses
is tomorrow evening at 1870, the citizens
in the town h all and the Democratic in the
| lower town hall.
The New York Dramatic Mirror records
a forgery which was perpetrated recently.
a man presenting a letter to Clarence Flem-
| ing, manager for Rose Cophlan purnort
ing it to be from Arthur Thomas, manager
of the County Fair company. A lawyer is
now following up the case.
d., Dbl. 49, .,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
DEATH OF JOHN G. DAVIS.
lie Was Found In Boston Mentally De-
ranged and Taken to Worcester Whe
He Died.

lie Dteus
The body of John G.. Davis. who die.
Worcester, Mass, Thursday nigh, OF q
week. was brought here SATURDAY. and.
funeral was held Sunday at the L5a-
his sister, Mrs. w. II. Childs, Rev y
Parry officiating. Mr.. Davis wa, 81 7-.
old and the son of the late John ". D
Wis. a well-remembered resident o.. .
town, who died in Fort Payne. Ala. f.
years ago. Mr.. Davis was a iourne7-.
painter and had lived in Boston TO, :.
past l. years. Five weeks ago he ys,-
his sister, Mrs. Charles F. Slmonii
Cambridgeport, Mass. He said then L.
he was soon to begin his springs vg.
His relatives, therefore, supposed that .
was busily employed. 1t appears. Lr
ever, that a day or two after Mr.. Dan
left his sisters home he was found wan5s
ing about the streets of Boston in a 5l,s
condition. 1t was apparent that be u
mentally deranged and he was sen, 70 =
hospital at Worcester. He did no. ri
his name to the authorities, and there vi
nothing about his person to re7ea 4
identity. While at Worcester he rei-s
to take food and failed rapidly. On W.
nesday he rega!ned consciousness suthc-
ly to say that his name was Davis, al
give the name of his sister in Camb- 4
port. Mrs. Simonds was informed Of 4
brothers condition and she al once "
to Mrs. Childs. Mrs. Simonds wen.
Worcester Friday morning, and N, &
Mrs. Childs arrived there the sane q
but Mr.. Davis's death had taken pae;
night before.
The cause of death was probably pl,a
1t is satisfaction TO Mr.. Davis's si.,sc
know that during his last illness be +
ceived the best of medical trea,m4-,
of nursing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Tomorrow I shall open more ladies ready
made dresses, capes and jackets The assert
ment is at its best Have also line of
cloths for making capes. Swiss curtain material
spot with embroidered edge effect, which are
in demand now; price 80, 40, 50 and So cents a
yard.
Job purchase of 10 inch all.silk black Rhadama
40 cents, and 81 inch satin Duchesse at 90 cents.
Tomorrow shall offer So new titles in the
% cent Red Letter Series at five cents each
Have still 80 titles in Seaside Library edition at
five cents each. ships that pass in the night"
ten cents. M HAwIEv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

No event in the history of Odd Folor
ship has ever been prepared for on E
scale of celebration which come, oe =,
Baltimore on the 2Gth-the 10Th app1r..
sary of the order. The American n.on
bership, as distinguished from the for~.,
is some 100000, and these figure, will ,-
some idea of the magnitude of the CONT,
celebration. Maryland alone will I,-
10000 men who will take part in the rs,.
bration, and the total number who will =.
semble is placed as high as 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

The association at Rutland, Of "
w. II. Fuller is secretary, a short lID,
raised a special fund of $500 the pre-
appropriations being inadequate !"
year S work. Mr.. Fuller's associalIc,
now rejoicing in the renewal by 'Ig
tral Vermont railroad of its approF'
of S25 a month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

o, rnere Is more catarrh in this section of tbs
mill ~ nan an other diseases put together and
cnrahla NV re" years was supposed to be in.
nonncej 4, Or a great many years doctors nro
r renaSs local disease and prescpibeds pro-
local tTsa, anu ny constantly failing To cUra
ence has nrn,,l pronounced it incurabIe 81
HseaSe ana therefore requires
by F Hberdhi!a mans Catarrh Cure, manufsctmrnadd
Constituency SrS Co. Toledo o., is the o 5Tp
mi iiernd'y IN doses from ten drops to rs taken
surfaces o aSIS directly on the blood and T m
dollars for any nv e sgsseR They offer one hundred
y "a co. Toledo. D. @ANu'ess' r. j. CHE.
~ sold by druggists, IS cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

q, among the appointments announced A.
S4e Methodist conference at Claremont
n. H.; were Chesterfield, H. G. Hoisin@'
Ton; Hlnsdale, J, X. Knott: Keene ag1
NesI Swanzey, James Grains: Wincbastar
and Westport, j. H. Vincent. 'D0"es'er
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

The legal voters of the village oe Brattleboro
are hereby notified that a caucus will be held at
the town hall on Saturday April 81, 1894, at 100
O'Clock P NJ, for the purpose Of placing in nomi-
nation candidates for village officers to be voted
for at the annual village meeting to be held May
/, 1894. REPUBLICAN TowN COMMITTEE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
THE FRATERNITIEs,
The odd Fellows Service Next Sun

I"V VI" ""Nd'l
The Odd Fellows of Wantastiquo lol,
will observe the 18th anniversary of .bo@
der in America Sunday by attendm, d.
vice at the Baptist church. Mr. p,-
will preach a sermon appropriate 10 ~
occasion. All members of the fratona,
whether belonging to Wantastiquct or ny
are requested to meet at Odd Fellows h..
at $3.50 sharp. The members Of DEM
Rebekah lodge, who will also attend n
service, will meet at the hall at 10 o'coG
An interesting program has been artap9s'
including responsive readings, and som.
by Mr.. Markham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
Piano Tuning.

am prepared to tune pianos at short notice
and will guarantee satisfactory work.
c. f. STURGEs.
P. o. Box 1876; residence As High street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Naul 0'- ~
Men-E: w; Barnes, n. B. Eddy. f. A. Mum
James McNeal, William G. Miley Calvin a Steh
bins, James G.. Wells.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

The annual June drill of the Guard and
Battery will occur the Sth and 9th.
Corporal A. A. Whitman retires from
Fuller Battery, having accepted a position
as superintendent of the Cheshire county
almshouse at Westmoreland, n. H.
There was a large attendance at the
regular drill of the Guard company last
evening. The ladies who took part in
The Octoroon were present. At the
conclusion of the drill Capt. Estey pre-
sented Charles Brasor with 100 81 bills.
the net amount from the performance of
Tuesday evening. Mr.. Brasor responded.
The company extended a vote of thanks
to the ladies for their services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Ministers, lawyers, teachers, and others, whose
occupation gives but little exercise, should use
Carter S Little Liver Pills for torpid liver and
biousness, One is a dose. Try them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
THE ANNUAL MUSTER.

Ii VIII BE Held in BrattleborO in Au-
gust---The Local Band Has Been En-
gagged.
The annual muster of the National Guard
OF Vermont will be held in Brattleboro
next August. Quartermaster General
Gilmore of Fairlee and Col. Thomas Han
non of this village, have this week rented
the Clark grounds, adjoining the Valley
Fair grounds on the east. Tents will be
pitched in the smaller field and the par
AIDES will take place in the larger enclosure.
The First Regimentband of Bratteboro
will furnish the music at the muster.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Dr. j. f. Prescott, oculist, and specialist in
lenses for defective eyes, is now at the Brooks
House, where he can be consulted for all ocular
difficulties
Ocular headaches permanently cured and weak
bury eyes made to see with comfort and ease
Eyes failing from age fitted correctly with
spectacles without extra charge
Consultation free.
Ophthalmoscope examination at a moderate
fee.
Artificial eyes inserted. Plenty of references
from Brattleboro people.
Room No. l, opposite parlor. Calls made at
residence If desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

dyspepsia in its worst forms wll .ylg5 ir
use OF Carriers Little Nerve Pill, al lri n
yer Little Liver Pills. They u.i o-:
present distress but strengthen ,Ar '''''
digestive apparatus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

All disorders caused bv a buio,,-
I Stgi p ian De cured by using Csr s,te OF the
tendin,i rs No pain, gripping or disca,ss Little
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
The Brooks House Hack and Coup
Line

Line
Is now under one management and is prepared
to carry passengers to and from all trains and to
all parts of the village. Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or at the Brooks House stables All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron
age. H o. CooIIDeE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

glands Of tha % iialllhg cut and turning ,ra, III
food snd te SKIN need stimulatinss cray, tn
Hair Reneiser "uu stlmuant is Hairs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

\ Great ImprOvement---th Ne" y
fOrd's
marks new era in baking powders Hi !
results never before obtained lJ r1'7i
lug strength, purity and healthta.nrs'. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
HOME NEWS.

Meteorological Record.
ESptNe THURSDAY EVENING, Apr 10, 1894
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-20
Where II Came From,

Ine Prize Winner" new play owned by MT.
I. A. Gardner. TO be produced at the stock
well tomorrow evening. is founded, as we
learn, on trasical occurrence In when DE-
j. NJ. hellar, now of bot Springs, Ark. was an
actor. Dr.. X, llar told the story to Mr.. Gard
ner, who repeated it to Mr.. James r. GareY
ana the lastsnamed gentleman saw the dram
ATTIC possibilities and wrote the play. The incl
Dent occurred during the war. DIR. hellar was
an army surgeon, and was stationed at Nash
vile. One night at the Nashville Club TWO ON
GERS, major and colonel, had misunder-
standing at card game. and the lie was
passed Immediately there was cnallenee
Inc colonel, who was comparative stranger.
called on Dr. kellar to act as his second, ana
gave him letters OF Introduction showing mat
he was gentleman and a brave soldier. IRE
llminaries were arranged, and the belllgefents
with their seconds met on the field OF honor the
next morning at sunrise. The distance was
measured OFF, the principals were Stationed
and Zone, two' had been counted, when the
colonel threw up his hands and declared ne
could not and would not fight. He declined TO
give ms reasons and was branded as coward
Dr. keilar who knew the man must nave
a valid excuse, stood by him and re-
quested the Others 10 say nothing OF the
aitair until proper explanations were made.
When the doctor reached the hotel he found
note from the colonel which only added TO the
mystery. II declined 10 explain his apparent
cowardly action, but said that time would
show he had acted rightly. He left Nashville
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-05-20
A New Wav TO Run Theaters.

British promoters, says New York ex.
change, have established a new scheme for
building theaters and running them when com
plet d, and II is not unlikely that the new win
ter circus, about which there is considerable
talk just now. will he foated on this principle
The promoters take music hall or theater, or
an eligible site for such place OF amusement,
issue stocks and bonds and place them upon
the market for sale. just as the railroad stocks
and bonds are handled in the Stock Exchange
here or course a great amour of preliminary
pulling and work of various sorts is necessary
before the public can be induced to take hold
of the scheme. Attractive bait is held out in
the way OF certain privileges, such as free ad-
mission, box privileges and admission 10 the
stage 10 the holders OF a certain amount Of
stock or bonds.
The certificates are magniheently engraved,
and there Is a regular board of directors, who
appoint manager, ana board meetings are
held alter the performance on stated nights
alter are concerned, it is managed precisely as
any big corporation IN the business section of
the city. A consider able amount OF stock Is
issued in small lots. the theory being that IL
enough OF 1t can be distributed It iuSuTes per
manent clientele for the Uneater. The Project
Tor winter circus in New York will be con
Quoted on practically this scheme. II is said
that the building will be located on the ground
now occupied by DuTland's Riding Academy,
and that IL will be like the Cirque Neuf 10 Paris
This is the season OF the year. however, when
raDidity In the newspapers but there is always
more or less doubt about the successful cum-
nation OF the project until the walls are actually
in sight