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Evening journal., 1900-11-15
GIRL RETRACTS
HER RETRACTION
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Miss LOOni0 Proves Ito be
Unreliable Witness
DECLARES SHE WAS MISLED
Under Sentence Herself for Forgery
She Denies Her Statement Impli-
eating Mayor Flood
DECLARES SHE WAS MISLED

Elmira, N. Y, Nov. l5.-Another
sensation was sprung yesterday af-
ternoon in the Loonie case, which has
been SO prolific of sensations from start
to finish
The announcement was made that
Catherine LOOnie, in the county Jail
under sentence to Auburn prison for
four years and nine months, had made
another statement. This time she had
made an affidavit to the effect that the
statement made by her in her confess
sion and evidence to Recorder Dana
her, duplicating Mayor Frank H..
Flood, was false, and that she wished
to take back these statements and eX-
onerate completely the mayor from be-
ing implicated in any way with her for
geries.
Attorney A. n. Babcocl was a caller
at the county Jail Tuesday evening. He
is reported to have called there to see
a client that he had in the jail. AS he
passed the door of the Jail Miss Loonie
called to him. She said that she wanted
him to do her a favor. She wanted him
to take word for her to Attorney Eus-
tace or to Mayor Flood After talking
to her for a while she said to Attorney
Babcock that she wished to make a
statement. Attorney Babcock is a no
tary public He took a statement from
her, in which she took back every
statement that she had made connect
ing Mayor Flood with her forgeries.
Attorney Babcock turned the state
ment over to Attorney J. p. Eustace,
who is Mayor Floods attorney in this
case.
Attorney Eustace visited Miss Loonie
at the Jail yesterday afternoon. Be
fore he called the girl talked freely to
several people. She said that it was
represented tc her that DR.. Flood was
prOstrated and would commit suicide
unless she retracted her confession.
After Attorney Eustaces visit the girl
refused to talk.
Miss LoOnie was visited last night by
Attorney J. John Hassett, for the pros
ecution, she having expressed a desire
to make an affidavit retracting her re-
traction, saying that she had made 1t
under representations made to her as
related in the foregoing. He found her
in disturbed state of mind because
of the days developments, and con-
cluded to wait until today before taxi
ing her deposition. He says he is not
depending upon Miss Loonie's evidence
alone to make out a case that will hold,
but has abundance of other evidence.
He proposes however, to probe to the
bottom the matter Of her retraction.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
YOUTHFUL THIEVRS DISMISSED
Joseph Cunningham and JOsaph Presto
Charged With Larceny

In City Court this morning Joseph
Cunningham and Joseph Presco, small
boys. were arraigned on charge Of
stealing a crow bar and a hammer from
the works of the Brandywine Granite
Company.
The prosecuting witness, Hamilton
Stewart, superintendent Of the company,
testified that for the past eighteen months
he had been annoyed by numerous petty
thefts Recently locks had been broken
about the works and large quantity of
brass crusher fittings stolen. He did not
believe the boys took the brass, however,
as they would not be able TO carry it off.
Mr.. Stewart, although he had seen the
youthful prisoners about the quarries fire.
quently, knew nothing of their connection
with the present charge beyond what he
had been informed by the officers who
had made the arrest. After giving the
boys a severe reprimand and warning
them not TO appear before him again,
Judge Cochran dismissed them.
Owing to the fact that the prosecuting
witness could not be found. Oliver Page,
colored, charged with assault and bat
ttery. and William Braown. colored, with
dis0rderly conduct, were dismissed.
AT last nights session of court two
boys were charged with stealing a
crowbar and a hammer from the Bran
dywine Granite Company. They were
each held in 5000 bail f1r a hearing to.
day.
Isaac Mott was held in $500 bail fcl
the upper court for peddling without
a license. The cases of Columbus Nea
and Ollie Page, who are charged Will
assault and battery, were continued.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
While the First Husband Or the
First Wife Is Still
Alive
NEW CANON GOES FURTHER
Excludes From Grace Within DiSDCn-
saiiOn Of Church Of Any Divorced
Person Who RemarrieS

New York, Nov. 15.-When the gem
oral conference of the Protestant Epis-
copal church meets in San Francisco
next October three new canons on the
subject OF marriage and divorce will be
placed before the body for It's con-
sideration Should these canons be-
come the law of the Episcopal church,
through the approval of the general
conference. then the Episcopal church
will have pronounced its anathema
against divorce, and more particularly
against the remarrying of divorced
persons while another party to the
divorce still is in life.
At the general Episcopal conference
in 1898 a committee of II was appoint
ed for the purpose OF taking the mat
ter under consideration and make such
recommendation 20 the next conference
Of that body as would pave the way
for changes in the present tenets of the
church On these subjects.
This committee, after having met
year ago. when they failed to reach an
agreement looking toward reform.
again went into>scsaion yesterday and
adopted three canons dealing with the
subject.
While the first two canons erect new
barriers as a safeguard against illegal
marriages and prohibit remarriage by
any Episcopal minister of any party
to a divorce suit whether guilty or in
nocent. the third canon goes one step
further and excludes from all means OF
grace within the dispensatiOn of the
church any divorced person who shall
have remarked and be living with hus-
band or wife, as the case may be.
while the other party to the divorce
still is I'm life. This canon which, how
over applies only to the offending
party of a divorce, practically tends to
outlaw the offender as far as church
fellowship goes, and provides for his
readoption IN the fold only on the con-
dition that he come truly penitent and
separate from the party to the second
marriage, or II he should happen to be
in immediate danger OF death and show
the spirit of true repentance.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
MAY CONNECT WITH SEWER
Special MeetingOi the Street aud Sewer
Directors This Morning

Directors of the Street and Sewer
Department held a special meeting
this morning and adjusted the diff
Guilty which arose between the depart
ment and the b. T.. Shaw Plumbing
Company regarding the placing of a
sewer in Rockford road without per-
nit
The company was given permission
to connect with the sewer the houses
Nos. 91O0 to 1859 Rockford road which
are being erected by the Joseph BAN
croft Sons and Company.
The Wilmington Electric Light Com
pany was allowed to erect a pole in
West street between Fifth and Sixth
streets, and on Broome street near
Pennsylvania avenue. A circular curb
was ordered put i'm at the northeast
corner OF Tenth and Tatnall streets
Secretary Wiley informed the-board
that he had notified the Peoples Rail-
way Company that 1t must lay its
tracks in the centre of King street
from Sixth to Water street, in order
not to interfere with the market peO-
pie. In regard TO the condition OF
Sixth between Market and King
streets Mr.. Wiley said that he was in
formed by the directors OF the COM
Dany that the reason the street was
not relaid was because the rails for
the curve at Sixth and King streets
had not arrived, although many cross
overs had been received. As soon as
the rails come the street will be put in
condition.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
X. OF P. COMMITTEES NAMED
Grand Chancellor Also Announces
List of His Deputies

These committees have been named
by A. l.. BeesOn, grand chancellor OF
the Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
Legislation-Past Sup. Rep, Charles
G. Mar-ney, No. /; p. G.. c., Owen w.
Everett, No. / sup. M. at A., William
Simmons, No. ?.
Appeals and Grievances-Sup. Rep,
John H. Scott, No. 2; p. c., Joseph A.
Suydam, No. 12; p. G. c., William J.
MOreland, No. Z.
Returns and Credentials-P. G. c., J.
Knox p. Morris, No. /; p. c., Charles
J. II. Beckett, No. 13; p c., V. p.
Northrup, No. 6.
Finance and Mileage-P. c., A. J. Hy-
land, No. g. Past Sup. Rep, James B.
Tucker, No 4; P. c., John C. McCrea,
No 49,
Foreign Correspondence-P. G. c.,
Joseph c. Jolls, No. 12; P. c., w. T.
Sirman. No. II; P. c. c, R. Harry Will
liams, No 16.
Printing-G. K. R. and s., Mark l.
Garrett, No. G; Sup. Rep, Thomas
Mullan, Jr., No 4; P. c., ]. L. Stradley
No. z.
| State of the order-P. C., W. W
I Knowles, No. s; P. G. c., L. E. Wal
lace, No. IS; P. G. c., William A. Mul-
/ len, No. l6.
Endowment Rank-P. c., Samuel
Beck, No. 2; p. G. c., Charles H. Sim
mons, No. 2; P. c., Newton L. Grubb
/ No. 9.
District Deputy Grand Chancellors-
District No. 1, G. V. c., Charles II
Lippincott, Nos l, 6. Z, 9, 10, 9;distric
No. 2, G c., E. L. Beeson, Ncs. 2, 8, 4
l5 & 16 1S. district No q p Sam
uel H. Carson, Nos. 10, IA, II, is.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
LOCAL PREACHERS WILL CONVENE
Will Hold First Annual Meeting in
kentOl Tomorrow

The fOrty-first annual meeting of the
Local Preachers and Exhorters AS
sociation, of the Wilmington Confer
ence, will convene in the NJ. e. Church.
Kenton, Del, November 16 to 49, 1900
Program-Friday evening, Novem-
Der 16-Preaching by the Rev. ]. w.
Wilkerson.
saturday-9.SO a. m, devotional
exercises followed by the address Of
welcome by the pastor, the Rev. G.
r. Ellis. Response by the Rev. J. r.
Dill. 10 a. m, business session. IL a.
m. reports from the brethren.
Saturday. p. m, devotional
exercises. Paper on Glass Meet
ings." c. A. Foster. Paper on The
Highway of Holiness" J. w. Fryer.
Paper on Prayer Meeting" Daniel
Gibbs. Paper on Charity" A. Brooks.
Paper on Faith" Charles Rutter.
Saturday-7.30 p. m, preaching by
the Rev. Alfred Brooks. Alternate,
Daniel Gibbs.
Sunday-Lovefeast at 9 a. m, led
by the Rev. c. A. Foster
Preaching 1890 a. m, by the Rev. ]
H. Simms Penteccstal service, 33C
led by Miss Bouetta Silletoe. Ep-
worth League, $50 p. m, led by
Charles Rutter. Preaching 7.30 p. m.
by the Rev. William T. Hammond, fol
lowed by revival services, assisted by
Miss Silletoe and others.
Afternoon appointment, preaching
by the Rev. Charles A. Foster.
All local preachers and exhOrter'
and pastors of neighb,ring churches
and citizens Of Kenton and vicinity
are cordially invited to attend al
these services. All members Of thu
association who expect to attend will
please notify the pastor, the Rev.
R. Ellis, Kenton, Del. Entertainment
will be provided for all visiting breth
fen.
Curators-C. A. Foster, A. w. Davis
J. W. Fryer.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Must Have Printed Cards

Directors Of the Wilmington City
aRilway Company have issued an order
to conductors instructing them % re-
fuse all cards from persons carrying
passes over the road upon which the
name of the holder is written. Here
the passenger riding on pass print
ed upon it, as in many cases conductors
have received slips cf paper torn from
notebooks, upon which the name was
written, and which were scarcely legi-
bic, and were also liable to be lost.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
semi-AnnuaI Chnroh Club Dinner

I'm the New-Century Club building to-
night the Church Club of Delaware
will hold its semi-annual dinner
Among the speakers who are expected
to be present are the Rev. Mr.. oliver
of St Marks Church, Of Philadelphia:
the Rev. G. Ernest Smith, OF Balti.
mere; Francis A. Lewis. of Philadel
phia; the Rev. Mr.. Wells, Robert l.
Harrison, of New York: Bishop White
head, of PittsDurg. bishop Of Centra
Pennsylvania. Between eighty anC
one hundred persons are expected tC
atteld the dinner.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Hveeia Is the Goddess OF HeaItb

Her name is symbolic of everything
clean. neat, beautiful and bright, and
it will therefore pay you to investi-
gate the practical merits Of Bryans
Hygeia Furniture Polish. 1t is special
ly prepared for cleansing and renewing
all kinds of furniture, oil paintings,
floors, wainscOting and wood work in
general. Brightens up old varnish.
Makes scratches invisible. It is a
magic remover of dirt. Go TO James
NJ. Bryan G S-n. No. 1O7 West Eighth
street. and get a small or large bottle
at a low price. Anyone can apply it.
Nothing equals it for polishing and
cleaning.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
RESULTS or THR
MINOR ELECTION
Assessors, Road Commission.
eTS and Inspectors Chosen
on November 6

Assessors, road commissioners and
inspectors on November in the
various hundreds m New Castle county
are as follows:
Assessors Brandywine hundred
Samuel w. Handy, r..
Christiana-John b. Whann, X,
Mil Creek-Lemuel Graves. r.
White Clay Creek-John II. Clark, r.
New Castle-Jlhn r. Shearer ID.
Pencader-Harry L. Dayetl, ID.
Red LiOn-1heodore Jones. R.
81 GeOrge Howard Dickson. h.
AppOquinimink-Jo g. Hutchin-
son. r.
Blackb!rd-Clarenoe Il. Donovan. ID.
Democrats. 3; Republicans, z.
Road commissioners Brandywlne
hundred-flrst district, jeremiah B.
Harvey, r.. Third district, James Fran
els Petitdemange, r.
INSTRUMENTATION ]. Brown, r.
Mll Joseph Higgins, r.
White Clay Creek-Daniel Thomp-
son, h.
New Castle-James w. Denning. ID.
Pencader- William O'Rourke, d.. and
Joseph IT, Laws, Il.
Red Lion-James II. Batten, r..
st. Georges Thomas b. Clayton, r.
App0Quinimink-P S. Daniels,
r. and Walter S. Money, r.
Blackbird-William H. Armstrong
d.; Charles A. George, d., and James
r. Pryor, Jr, ID.
Democrats. 8; Republicans, 10.
Inspectors Brandywine-First dis
trict. William Leach, r., Second. John
L. Clark, r.; Third, Abraham L.
Tyre, r.
Christiana-First, Thomas W.Young
r.; Second, John Hearn, r., Third
William II. Ogle. r.; Fourth, Howard
G. Ely r.; Fifth. William n. Parks, r
Mill Creek-First, Rufus S. Broad
bent, r.. Second. Henry =. McNaugh
r.. Third, Lawrence NJ. Whiteman, h
White Clay Creek-First. Henry +
Smith, r.; Second, William II. Smith
D.. Third, James Marshall. ID.
New Castle-First, Joseph l.e Fevre
d.; Second, Samuel F-rd, r; Third
Lawrence Walls, d.; Fourth, Edwar,
Lucas. r.
Pencader-First district. tie vote be
tween George G.. Brown, d.. and vii
liam C0rnog Brooks. r. On the facl
of the returns Brown won, but the re
count of the Second electi-n dis
trict by the Superior Court made it
tie. Tho court therefore. declared th
office vacant. and IL will be the duty %
the Levy Court commissioner OF th'
Fourth district TO appoint an inspector
Second district, Frederick T.s McIn
tyre. r.
Red Li-n-First. Sylvester ID. Town
send, r.. Seconl. Harry c. Clark, ID.
st. Georges-First. Franklin J. Pen
nington, D.; Second, William McMullin
Jr.. r.; Third. Alfred G.. Cox, r.
Fourth. Andrew S. Eliasm. ID.
AppoQuinimink-F First, John L. Car
penter, d.; Second, William G
/ Knots. r.
Blackbrd-First. John Spicer., d.
Second. William L. Reynolds, ID.
Democrats, TO- Republicans, 10
| tie, /.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
OLD GLORY WILL
WAVE PROUDLY
$4,000 Republicans Will
Carry Stars and Stripes
CARNATION DISPLAY A FEATURE
General Committee On Republican
Demonstration Plans for a Cor
geOuS Spectacle
CARNATION DISPLAY A FEATURE

When the $4,000 enthusiastic Re
puhlicans appear in Ene great body on
Saturday night in celebration OF the
great Republican victory each oae of
the thrOng viii carry a flag. From
prancing horses, beautiful floats and
crowded wagons. the Stars and Stripes
also Will have This moving pano-
rama of beauty will be further en-
nanced by the display OF pink carna-
q MS. The favurite flower of our hCmlr-
ed president and every man who in-
tends to take part ls requested that
this feature be not overlooked. IL will
be glorious celebration; one that Will
rcdound In local history as the most
elaborate political demonstration ever
known.
At last nights meeting Of the Cen
eral Committee the flag and carnatiCn
features were decided upon. Howard
ID, Ross will have charge of the distri-
button OF the flags and clubs can re-
ceive their allotments from him at any
time. The committee express a wish
that there shall be a general decOra-
| tiln Of residences and places OF busi-
ness along the route of the parade.
This would be- greatly appreciated and
/ 10 would make a most favorable inn
| preston on the hundreds OF visiting
| Republicans whJ viii participate in
/ the demonstration.
The Street and Sewer Department
Will be asked TO close Market street to
/ travel while the parade Is In that thu
oughiare, so that the line may not Dc
| broken. Eugene Massey. chief OF pO-
lice, and a platoon of police have been
asked TO head the line, and the depart.
ment probably will comply with the
request.
So many acceptances came il yes
ierday that Chief Marshal Edmund
Mitchell. Jr.. was not enabled 10 ar
range his plan ~ formation of lhl
cavalcade. He hopes 10 have the order
OF formation finished tonight. how
ever, and If so it VIII be printed fol
the information Of the public and o.
The clubs TO be in the parade. Among
the acceptamces fu1m out of town re-
ccived was that OF the West Chester
/ Pioneer Corps, which is perhaps the
most celebrated political marching
club In this part of the country.
At meetings of ward clubs held last
night these marshals were chosen.
First ward. Daniel Ross; Fifth ward
Ambrose Wilson. Seventh ward
Thomas S. Lewis. The Fifth ware
colred Republicans viii wear darl
cloilks. derby hats. buff gl-ves ant
will carry canes Seventh ward Re
lpubhcans have engaged two bands anC
will wear dark hats and dark clothes.
/ TENTH WARDERs WILL BE AT
TRACTIVE.
Members and friends OF the TCntl
Ward Republican Club intending O.
take part in the parade viii meet thll
evening and tomorrow evening at th'
northwest corner Of Conrad and Adams
streets. The equipments are nov
ready for the clubs inspection. Ihl
club win make an attractive appear
ance I'm the parade The men will wea
dark clothes and dark derby hats anl
will carry Chinese lanterns Rober
keenan, will be marshal
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
THIS MAN Is MISSING
Officer OF Franklin Health Society
Has Been Absent Since Tuesday

f. Harvey Smith, who was secretary
and treasurer of the Franklin Health
Society, left this city on Tuesday OF
last week and has not been heard OF
since
Mr.. Smith came here about one year
ago tc conduct the business of the
company. His home is in Connecticut,
and it is believed he has returned
there.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Paw for Registrars

Chairman William A. Scott, of the
Levy C.urt. this morning forwarded a
certificate to State Treasurer l.. II.
Ball, for the payment of the fees due
the registrars in New Castle county.
The total amount Of the certificate was
81 800.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Ininred hr rl,inr ohiseI

William E. Day, employed as a car
penter in the railroad shop at Third
and Church streets. was badly injured
by a flying cold chisel this morning
Mr.. Day was using the chisel as a pry
when it became released and struck
him in the eye. He was sent to DIT
Draper and the sight of the eye may
be saved.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
clash May End Tonight

1t is expected that the clash which
has existed between the Street and
Sewer Department and City Council
over the receipts from market rents,
rents of electric poles and wharves
will end tonight. At this evenings
meeting of Council it is probable that
City Treasurer w. L. Hamann will
turn over the receipts which he has
held up during the controversy be-
tween the two bodies.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
wire Thieves Are Active

Between the hours Of z O'Clock last
night and 5 o'clock this morning un-
known thieves cut down and carried
of about a half mile Of the Delaware
and Atlantic Telephone and Telegraph
Company's wire, located near Talley's
Corner This is the third time in the
past week that wire has been stolen
from the company, and telephone COM
municatiom interrupted.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Whllner on nar Trlal rrIn

For It's official trial trip upon the Della
ware river the new Metropolitan boat
James S. Whitney, left the Harlan and
Hollingsworth Company's shipyard this
afternoon. The Whitney was running its
at fun speed this morning and
but for slight accident TO the conden-
sor, acted perfectly. The boat VIII re-
turn 10 the shipyard after the trial trip
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Death Caused by ApopIexy

An inquest was held yesterday in
Philadelphia ON the death Of Captain
John ID. Hart, who died suddenly in
the Pennsylvania Hospital on Tues
day morning. The jury gave a verdict
of death from apopleXy, following an
attack of uraemia.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
cave Dinner 10 PolitioaI Friends

John Lynn, who was reelected Levy
C,urt commissioner from the First
district, gave a dinner to his political
friends at his home in Elsmere last
night There were guests present from
this city Mill Creek, Christiana and
Brandywine hundreds. The occasion
was further enlivened with music by
the Marshallton COrnet Band.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Came in MARYLAND Plentiful

After a two days cunning trip in
Cecil county. Md, Harry S. Metz, OF
this city. has returned laden with
game. Besides eight cotton tails, Mr..
Metz brought home a pair Of large
wild ducks and a bunch Of woodcock.
He reports game in abundance in Sas-
safras Neck.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Nine properties withdrawn

Ten houses belonging to the estate
of Francis McS-rley were offered for
sale at the nffice of George Lodge yes
terday afternoon, but only one was
sold, No 81 East Twenty-second street,
to nenry f. Pickles. The bids for the
others were not sufficient and they
we're withdrawn.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
nnrno No. 4 10 nennrt

Barge 40. A. built by the Harlan and
hollingsworth Company for the Rockland
and Rockport Lime Company, will de-
mart tomorrow. The captain for the new
barge will arrive in Wilmington this
evening. The barge viii be sent TO Phil
adelphia for coal after which it viii go
east.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
RepnbI,can Club Organized

The Twelfth Ward Republican Club
at Fourth and Searles streets
last night with William File presi-
dent; John Mccoy, vice-president;
Wesley Burnite. secretary This viii be
a permanent organization. A meeting,
to which all Republicans are invited,
will be held this evening
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Ininred I'm a Rnnnwnr

While Charles Dorschell was driving
at Fourth and French streets yester-
day afternoon his horse became fright
ened and ran away. The animal dash
ed down French street to Front, where
it fell, throwing Mr. Dorschell out and
injuring him slightly.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Hot No cnnsed Rln1e

While Thomas w. Bigger, Of No. POP
West Second street, was heating wax
on an oil stove in his residence yester-
day afternoon, the wax boiled over and
set fire to the carpet and furniture. The
Fame Hose Company eXtinguished the
blaze. The loss is $50.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
visiting His Brother

F. D. Mcintyre. superintendent Of
the United States Electric Light Com
pany. of Washington, D. c., is spend
ing a few days with his brother, Will
liam Mcintyre, engineer in the Fed
eral Building
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
NriddIetown Club WIN Parade

The Martin b. Burris Republican
Club. a colored organization number
ing more than a hundred men, from
Middletown, will take a prominent part
in the Republican parade here on Sat
urday evening.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Pu,tinq In RowIIng AlIers

Work Of putting in the bowling al
leys at the Y. NJ. c. A. Building was
begun yesterday. Two alleys are to be-
built. and they will be completed as
soon as possible.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
only Two Republican Notarles

In connection with the various ap-
pointments that will be made by Gov
ernor-elect HUM during his term sew
eral notaries public will be appointed.
At present there are but two Republi-
can notaries in this city.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Lime Barge Nearly Completed

In a few days the big steel barge of the
Rockland -Rockport Lime Company, built
by the Pusey and Jones Company on a
sub-contract with the Harlan and Hol-
lingsworth Company, viii depart for its
trial trip and deliverance to its owners.
Evening journal., 1900-11-15
Prennrinq 20 I,nv Keels

Carpenters in the Harlan and Hoh-
ingsworth Company's shipyard are max
ing preparations for the laying Of the keel
Of the New Jersey Central ferry boat.
After the blocks are in position the keel
will be laid.