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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
TAFTSNILLE.

Her many friends will be panied
to learn of the death of Mrs. Frank
Gates, which occurred Tuesday
evening ct this week. "Nlinnie" had
always made her home here and had
proved to be one of our most worthy
citizens. Her many acts of kind
ness will be long remembered. Her
bereaved husband, mother and young
daughter have the sym patty of our
entire community. The funeral was
held at her late home Friday.
F. E. Gates was called here from
Boston by the sickness and death of
his wife.
The Ladies' Information society
will meet with Mrs. Vaughan on
Wednesday afternoon, March Ist /;
Mrs. Marcy leader. All ladies are
cordially invited.
d. G. Spaulding and Mrs. w. J.
Strong were !called to Boston last
week by the death of their uncle,
Stark Totman.
The exercises at Grand Army hall
Wednesday evening at Woodstock
are very highly spoken of.
c. H. Seaver, his SON George and
"A. g. Morse are at Mr.. Sewers
steam mill at Ascutneyville.
The new cases of mumps are in
light form and we hope we have
seen the last of them.
Edgar Parkhurst is at his mothers,
Mrs. ]. p. Parkhurst's, after caring
for Mr.. Wilson, a hrother-in-law, at
Hartford through several weeks i'll
ness.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
them was bad, and | didn't think
you'd want it.-Philadelphia Catho-
lie Standard.
PONlFRET.

F. L. Davis has had another COW
killed, it being affected with tuber'
culosis.
Our farmers meeting last week
was Il 'sfizzle"-the first time in II
wears. A good number turned Out
only to find it had been adjourned
by some one the day before.
The town report shows the towns
Indebtedness to be about $500.
{. II. Vaughan is at the CLUB
this week.
Last Tuesday was a first class
sugar day.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Called to Northampton.

At a we'll attended and represent
alive meeting OF the Edwards church
at Northampton, Mass, Tuesday
evening it was voted unanimously to
extend call to Rev. Peter McMil-
Ian, pastor of the Congregational
church of Woodstock. Mr.. McA1il-
Ian had been listened to here by a
subcommittee and had conducted a
prayer meeting of the Edwards
church. The impression thus gained
was so favorable that the feeling in
his favor became positive and cor
dial, resulting in the call extended
Tuesday evening. The church has
been without pastor since last Au-
gust, when the former pastor, Rev.
Paul Van Dyke, accepted call to
tie chair of history in Princeton
university. The church will ask
Mr.. Mcmillan to assume charge as
soon as he can properly close his
pastorate here.
Rev. Peter Mcmillan was born in
Edinburg, Scot about a. years ago.
He came to this country when a
child, and in his early years lived in
New York and Philadelphia. He
afterward lived in Kansas, where he
received his college training. After
graduation he travelled for some
time in the Interests of the central
branch of the Union Pacific railroad.
In 1881 he entered Union theologi-
cal seminary III New York city. He
entered upon the work of the minis
try in Barre, where he remained
eight years. He closed his pastor
ate there to accept call extended
by tie Congregational church here
about ten years ago.
MRS. AMELIA c. PALMER.
After only weeks illness of
pneumonia, Mrs. Amelia &. Palmer
passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs William Billings,
Friday morning, Feb. "a. She was
in her 18th year and was in excellent
health just before her last illness
which, ON account of her advanced
age, she was unable to withstand.
Mrs. Palmer was born in the north
ern part of the state, but has passed
the greater part of her life in Wood
stock, where she leaves many loving
friends and where she has always
been gaeatly esteemed throughout
the community. She married the
late Frederick Palmer in 1874,
and she has made her home in
Woodstock since that time. She
leaves three daughters--Mrs. Arnold
Vaughan of Lebanon, n. H., Mrs.
Wm. Billings of Woodstock and
Miss Marcia l.. Palmer of Lebanon,
Mrs. Vaughan and Miss Palmer be-
ing here at the time of her death.
Besides her children, two brothers,
p. Lamb and Nathan Lamb, Il sister,
Mrs. Gilman, all residents of Min
nesota, and another sister, Mrs.
David Owen of Bethel, survive her.
For the past eleven years Mrs.
Palmer has made her home with
Mrs. Billings. The funeral services
will be held at the house on Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Mr..
Morrill, and Rev. Mr.. Simmons Off
ciating.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Shot a Fellow Workman.

Charles Doherty, foreman of the
derrick gang at work on the Bolton
Falls electric plant shot and proba-
bly, fatally wounded Fred Murphy a
fellow workman, at their boarding
house near North Duxbury, Satur-
day night. The ball entered the
right side of Murphy and passing
through his body came out on the
left side just below the heart. The
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Recently there have been found
parts OF two dead deer on farm in
Dandy and several men the other
day found live deer with its hind
legs broken. They took HIM to a
barn and gave him good care. John
w. Titcomb, fish and game COM
missioner, Investigated and found
that dogs had been chasing the deer.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

affair is SAID to have arisen over a
love affair about girl named Julia
Rock to whom Murphy was report
ed to be engaged.
Doherty escaped but was captured
a few hours later near Montpelier.
Murphy's wound is probably fatal.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
Spirit Of tGs Aac,
Wood took, VT, Feb. rs, 1899.
h OOslstOcIk Il. Il. Time Table.

The following is the running time OF the
Iins over the Woodstock Railroad, COM
lGhcing Monday, Oct. 81, lS'S.
THAISs GOING EAsT.-No2. Mail, A. NJ.
aSyc Woodstock 10 30: TaftsvilIe 10 40;
~ chcc 10 81; Dcwcy's Mills 10 81: tliart'
~ II 10; White River junction | 20.
Tl,AISs GOING EAsT.-No. 4, Accom-, p
Va cave Woodstock 3 20; Tuftsvlle 3 81;
frhcc ) &c. Dcwcys Mills 3 40; Hartford
ID. " hitc River Junction 81.
TRAINS GONG EsT.-No. |. Accom-, A.
"a cave White River junction 80; tliart-
III %; Dewey, Mills 10; Quechec s 20
Gftsyllc 30; Woodstock -.
TRAINS GOING WEsT.-NO 3. Mail. Leave
fhitc River junction 40; Hartford As;
ewcys Mills 2 90; Qucchcc2 % Taftsrille
d; Woodstock %.
a II trains dnily--Snndays excepted
tt'mS Station.
E }. q. PORTER. SUIT.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
LIQUOR CASES HEARD.

''t"tN . AteO'i'SN N'N' 10
ing his administration notable in the
prosecution of offenders against the
prohibition law and periodically
brings about shake-up which seri-
ously intcrleres with the free dis
pensing of liquor that sometimes in
tOXicates.
Thursday morning there was a
hearing at the county clerks office,
before Chancellor Taft, in the cases
against George w. Smith and
others, n. =. Wheelerand others, of
White River Junction, and r. l..
Adams of Woodstock, on Il petition
for temporary injunction restrain
ing the parties from violation of the
liquor law, brought under the nuis-
ance act. w. E. johnson and ]. G.
Harvey appeared for N. p. Wheel
er and &. b. Ballard, the first named
also appearing for Adams and for
6. w. Smith. Ex-Gov. Pingrec
represented S. Rand, administra-
tor of the estate of ]. B. Rand,
while Z. a. Goodell appeared for
himself. ]. l.. Elder and E. V.
Sargent were not represented. The
decision of the chancellor was re-
served.
Among the parties named are the
propr,etors and lessees of the juno
ton House and the American House
ut White River Junction. The
American House is owned by Geo.
w. Smith.
TWO BETHEL CASES.
Morris johnson of Bethel, propri-
ctor of the Wilson House, was on
"Wednesday sentenced to 30 days at
the house of correction and to pay a
fine and costs amounting to $Io4 so
for keeping liquor. Willie Senter,
clerk at the same house, was con-
victed OF selling and paid Il fine and
costs of $3.50. The cases were
heard bv Justice VIM. r. Adams.
Before Justice a. ]. Darrah of
White River Junction, Wednesday,
John Vaudeville was convicted of
breach of the peace. He was fined
$40 and costs and was taken to Rut-
land on mittimus. He was also
sentenced to pay fine of S. and
costs for intoxication, with alterna.
tive sentence of 20 days in Jail.
]. II. O'Ncil, alias cred" O'Ncil,
was fined SIS and costs for ,ntoxica-
ton.
Russ Heath was sentenced to 20
days in the house of correction and
to pay fine of 500 and costs for
selling liquor.
Hol sckeeper-l ordered Il dozen
oranges today, Mr.. Titefyst, and you
only sent me II. How was that:
Grocer-Well, ma'am, one of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
POST Cu.'iCE NOTICE
MAILS CLOSE.

~ ton. New York, North and Fast, 1000 A
SY NJ, 800 r. NJ.
)KElgewater and Rutland. $50 A. NJ, ant
"a 300 p. NJ.
nth Woodstock and Felchvillc, 800 P. NJ
|Gfnarl and Bethel, q. so A. NJ.
Office hours from $50 A. NJ. to9 l.. NJ
hduys, II to =. NJ.
FREDERICK CHAPMAN. =. Nj.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Mrs. Philinda Loveland Wheeler,
widow of William Wheeler, died at
Brandon Tuesday, Feb. 2Ist, aged
nearly 10, wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
THO's SMITH.
VILLAGE TAX, 1899.

The tax bills of 1899 on list 1898, are in
my hands for collection. and taxpayers are
hereby notified to pay their respective taxes
Ito the Treasurer) within ninety days from
date (by April 1s, 1890. The deduction
provided by law will be allowed on taxes
paid during that time, and taxes not paid
will be collected by the constable with
costs.
will be at my Office every day to receive
taxes.
HAROLD s. DANA. Treasurer.
Woodstock, VT, Jan. 10. 1899.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Are these real down pillows"
"Oh, no. They're only marked
down for the holidays. "-Yonkers
Statesman.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
At the Churches Tomorrow.


Notwithstanding service at
1890. Junior meeting $50 o'clock.
Epworth League 6.I5 o'clock, Even
ing service 7 o'clock.
Christ,an-Usual services.
Umversalist-Usual services.
Congregational-Usual services.
St. James-Sermon in the morn
ing by Rev. DR.. a. ID. Brown of
Mortified.
Cathollc-Saturday evening, Feb.
IS, Way of the Cross. Sunday
Mass III Woodstock at $50, evening
service and French sermon at 7.5o.
Mass in Barnard at noon.
Friday. March 3 Communion
Mass at 7 a. m. Way of the Cross,
ut 100 p. m.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

in Chicago as the successor OF Bis
hop-elect II. \. Morrison. His
grandfather was the first bishop of
Vermont and his father Il preacher
and educator of distinction. The
son graduated from the University
of Vermont in 1883.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
REV. MR.. GILLAM'S MEETINGS.

An unusual degree of interest has
been manifested in the evangeistic
meetings conducted by Rev. Ralph
Gillian the past week and from the
beginning there has been a large at
tendance. at all the services. Mr..
Gillian is a direct, earnest, forciblc
speaker, and by his practical meth
DDS has won the sympathy of his
hearers. Afternoon and evening
meetings have been held, but no
meetings are held on Saturday. Mr..
Gillian is ably assisted by Mr.. Crow
ell, the musical director and sololst.
Last Sunday evening there were over
four hundred people IN the congrc.
CATION and the increasing interest in
MIR. Gillams work is excellent evil
dence of his ability and the success
of his labors.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
WE PAY ON WHAT YOUR
CREAM OR MILK WILL
CHURN OUT.

We mean business and
will back up what we say.
If We tell you we pay a
certain price you can de-
pend on getting it and
not two cents IA pound
less. We are here to
stay and do business with
you on Il fair and square
basis.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

Hol sckeeper-I ordered Il dozen
oranges today, Mr.. Titefyst, and you
only sent me IL. How was that:
Grocer-Well, ma'am, one of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25

"Wednesday, Washington's birth
day, was holiday for the schools of
the town.
There is some talk of getting the
Dartmouth glee club here for an en-
tertainmcnt in aid of the football
team, The glee club this year is
said to be one of the best the college
ever sent out and it would undoubt-
eddy have warm reception here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1899-02-25
WHITE
GOODS.

Corded welts will be the white fabric
most in favor this season. We show
them in several grades, Long cloths,
dimities, muslins.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28

The State Sunday School Association
holds its annual meeting at Red Wing
on May % to 25th. This association
aims to do for the teachers in our Sun,
day schools what the county and state
Institutes do for the teachers in our day
schools By the annual state meeting,
county institutes and city unions it
seeks to bring together teachers and
school officers of every denomination to
the end, that stronger work may be
done. Every school is invited to send
delegates to the convention one dele
gate being allowed each school with
one additional for every so members of
the school, The Sunday schools of our
neighborhood should note this an
nouncement and at once elect their
delegates. Special rates on the rail
roads will be secured and free enter
tainment will be furnished for linn
tied number, and those schools which
report early will be more likely to Sc
cure convenient and sufficient enter
tainment for their delegates. Report
may be made to Mrs. Jean Hobart, act
ing secretary. state association rooms,
Sykes block, Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
DATE UNCHANGED.
Matter of Train Service TO the Park Con.
r. sidered Last Night.

The adjourned meeting of the COM
mittees of the fraternal societies for the
general picnic was held at the city hall
last night, at which fifteen lodges were
repres ented and good deal of enthu-
siasm expressed. In the absence of
Chairman Porter, VIM. N, Plymat was
elected chairman pro tenn. Expressions
of thanks were rendered to the council
for use of hall and other privileges.
The work necessary to be done was
thoroughly discussed, and among other
things considered was that of getting
special trains over the Omaha from the
city to the park. A conference COM
mittee was appointed, consisting of
Messrs. Jones, Scott, Dougherty, Mrs. j..
81. Burk and Mrs. John Norman.
1t was decided not to appoint the ex-
ecutive committee until Saturday of this
week at which time an adjourned
meeting will be held at the same place
at eight o'clock in the evening All
present were earnest and enthusiastic in
the support of the enterprise
The matter of changing the date from
July 4th was talked over, but it was de-
cided to hold it on that date.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS.
Several More New Houses in or Near
the City.

There is good deal of building going
ON in and around the city. We have
noted some of these Improvements, but
the following have not yet been men
toned:
Daniel Coughlan, residence in north
part of city, 800,
Mrs. Dan Foley, residence in Man
kato township, 5000.
A. W. Strickland, addition to house
in North Mankato, just completed,
$500. --..
Eric Carlston, house in North Man
kato, $780,
l. W. Nourse, addition to house Oh
Poplar street, $500.
Philip Thilgen, house in East Man
kate, 5000
Olof Olson, addition to house
in Mankato township, $780,
A W Robinson furnished the lumber
for the above buildings
Stanton Chittenden, house on Poplar
street, $780,
Fred Esterly, addition to house on
Poplar street, 5000
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28

The police department has received a
postal card from Sheriff Forsyth. of st.
James, calling for the arrest of Matthew
Birthstone who is alleged to have left
Madelia April 10Th with brown mare
that was the property of Julius Radke
1t is thought that Birthstone has made
for the Iowa line. His name is sugges-
tive of his future, if he stole the horse
Officer Kelly locked up man named
Trusty Monday, on complaint of the
latter's wife, who claimed that he had
choked her and otherwise mistreated
her. Chief Wagon gave Trusty a good
talking to next morning and turned him
loose.
w. T. Mills has been walking lame
since last Thursday, when he tried to
stop Mrs. Keene's runaway horse The
buggy ran over his foot, and he had a
narrow escape from more serius injury
He thinks that he will not take chances
of that kind again soon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
REMODELING CONTEMPLATED
The National Citizens Bank Building will
Likely Undergo Some Changes.

The fact that the National Citizens
bank building will have to be re plast-
cred, re-papered and painted and much
of the second floor rebuilt, in con
sequence of the recent fire, some radl
cal alterations are being considered by
the directors. 1t is proposed to tear
out the present front and put in a
modern entrance on the corner, which
will greatly improve the appearance OF
the building as we'll as add more lobby
room for the convenience. of patrons.
1t is also proposed to put on meta:
ceiling and rearrange the interior OF the
working department of the bank.
1t is every way likely that an iron
stair way will be constructed on the
Walnut street side for the convenience
of office rooms in the second
story. New hardwood floors will be
laid in the second story and
the offices be finished up in hard wood
and made modern and attractive. If it
shall be decided to make these improve
ments it is understood that the Meagher
heirs will join and complete the second
story of their building in like manner.
1t is to be hoped that the contem-
plated changes and improvements will
be made. The corner is one of the best
locations in the city and the building
can be made modern and attractive fol
much less money now than at any other
time
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
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Apr % Way D II
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL


ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
= Earth--Ss In Probate Court. Special
Term, April 22nd, 1899.
In the matter of the estate ofJoseph Dumbeck,
deceased.
Whereas, An instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Joseph
DumbecE, deceased late of said county has been
delivered to this court.
And Whreas, Barbara Dumbeck has filed
therewitE her petition, representing among
other things, that said Joseph Dumbeck
died in said county on the 9th day If April
1885, testate, and that Charles Dumbt OK is the
executor named in said last Will and tesla
ment, and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to probate, and that letters
testamentary be to Charles Dumbeck issued
thereon.
1t is Ordered, That the proofs of said instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heardsbefOre
this court, at the Probate Office in said county,
in the forenoon, when all concerned may appear
and contest the probate of SAID Instrument.
And it is Further Ordered, That public no
tice of the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by publication OF
these orders for three weeks successfully pre-.
vious to said day of hearing, in the Mankato
Free Press, weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato, in said county,
Dated at the City of Mankato this 22nd day OF
April. A. ID. 1899,
By the Court,
[SEAL1 WIN, f. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
H L Schmitt,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
HELD UP.
| iMankato Boy Looks Down q Gun
Barrel.

Ed. Goodwin, of this city, who is in
Beaver for his health, was held up IN
his room on the night of April 18th, to-
gether with his roommate. In writing
to his sister, Miss Lulu Goodwin, he
gives the following account OF it.
'sYou will no doubt be surprised
when tell you that night before last
between 100 and 745 p. m Mr.. Heath
and myself were held up right in the
house where we board. 1t was the
most daring robbery Denver has ever
known and the robber must have been
desperate. l had silver dollar in
change in my pocket and knowing this
is q free silver state | Immediately do
mated it. The robber was very nervous
and took pity on him, knowing that
he would have to have something to
brace up his nerves afterwards, but l
Quickly decided that would need the
sos in bills which l had in my pocket
book, so l threw out all Of my letters on
the floor, but my pocket book being
shorter than the letters I could catch
the letters quickly and it looked as
though there was nothing more in the
pocket My friend. Mr.. Heath, threw
his pocket book, but he only had 50 in
ii. l am congratulating myself that |
got off as easily as did. The robber
did not ring the bell, but quietly open
ed the door and covered us with his re-
volver. Yesterday morning, as soon as
the bank was open, went there and
deposited all my money with the excep-
ton Of few dollars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28

Fred Harkee, who was operated on
Monday afternoon, continues to i'm
prove He was taken Sunday with
acute appendicitis and grew rapidly
worse. His physicians, Drs. Andrews
and Zimmerman, recommended that he
be taken to st. Josepn's hospital at once
and operated upon. The operation
lasting forty minutes, Dr. Davis assist
ing, and chances of recovery are good,
although the disease had made great
progress and delay in operation might
have proved fatal.
Attorney L. F. hammers, of Heron
Lake, Geo, w. Wilson, of Worthington
Ed. H. Huebner, of Winthrop, and M.
E. Foley, of Fulda, are attending the
United States court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
Apr % May 5 IL '99


ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth--ss. In Probate Court, Special term
April q, 1899
In the matter of the estate of Charles l..
Brown, deceased.
Whereas, An instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of harIes
l. Brown, deceased late of said county, has been
delivered to this court.
And Whereas, Blanch Clementine Brown has
filed Herewith her petition, representing, among
other things, that said Charles l. Brown died
in said county on the 23rd day OF March, 1899,
testate, and that said petitioner is the executrIx
named in said last will and testament, and
praying that the said instrument may be admit
ted to probate, and that letters teStamentary be
to her issued thereon
1t is Ordered, That the proofs of aid instru-
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this court, at the Probate Office in said county,
on the Goth day of May, A. D. 1899, at 10 o'clock
in the forenoon, when all conc erned may appear
and contest the probate of SAID instrument.
And it Is Further Ordered, That public no.
tice of the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by publication
of these orders for three weeks successfully
previous to SAID day of hearing, in the Mankato
Free Press, newspaper printed and published
at Mankato, i'll said county.
Dated at the City of Mankato this 21st day of
May, A. d. 1899.
By the Court,
probate Court Seal.J VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
Pfau & Pfau,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-04-28
PARTLY SUBSCRIBED.
Stock in the Street Railway Company
Being Taken.

A meeting of the stockholders and di-
Railway and Power Co. was held last
evening at A. E. Clark's Office. Several
thousand dollars of the stock was re-
ported subscribed. 1t was agreed that
the articles of incorporation would be
executed today, and that Mr.. Clark
should go to st. Paul On Saturday to
file them with the secretary of state.
S Wilhartz will at once correspond
with electrical engineers and have them
come to the city on matters connected
with the putting in of plant.