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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08
CASH quotations were Z. follows:

Quiet and easy. No. 2 spring wheat, s1GS2e.:
no g. 7easo,.: No. 2 red. 7sG7sNc. No. 2
corn. 5lasc.; No. 2 yellow. 52Nc. On. oats,
rye. 5oNc. Fair to choice mailing barley. "a
&c no aa5seed eshe. Nc a noft Isss nerh
per barrel, s1s201i3.25; lard, per 100 pounds
s7.72h dis; short ribs sides tloossl, s7;5oa
7.75 dry sailed shoulders (bo1edl. s7.tog792h;
key. basis of bigh wines. 81. 20. loTer, contract
grade. sl2912.56. Bntter-steady: creamery,
14a1shc.; dairy. l3917c CbeeseD nian,y. at
wheat, lol 800 bushels; corn, 100000 bushels;
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

THE FIRST HOUR: 4, tha
shorts had been al least as much OF factor In
The rally as the support from the larger Inter, p,
ests, although the latter Is aomitteo 10 Gas
and there Is good authority for SAYING that the
situation is easier By the removal o. cer'a
nv tho traders at the opening seemed TO have
heen fairly we'll 1usti6ed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

MARKET sTEADIED;
After the selling, CONSEQUENT upon the decline
In Canadian Pacific, the market stendied az inc
iower levels and showed some disposition to
rally. Traders found that It soon got sold oIt,
hut on the other hand said there was no din,
some short interest in the market. but II ls
certainly nothing out of.the way and is small nj,
relatively to the volume OF the tradlrg' the
onerce Of the decline In Canadian Pacific. The
selling orders came from Toronto Tor th pso mos.
"a. the Gould brokers were supporting Mis-
souri, Pacific hut only on a scale down, and
seemed 10 be taking as little stock rs possible.
ms selling In Atchison looked rather soou'
Tho market In the last hour was steady and
fairly active The close was somewhat lower
Than last night. The total sales were oo''poo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08
Wall Street Gossip.
,s,sr,a, TO The Times.Dl.patch.

NEW YORK, Aug. THE opening Of ne .
stock rnarke, was frn but not 50 rema Tx
yHnce in London aud the previous days rhlly.
The professional element was trading lor sHne
further Improvement but looked fos reactlo. u
and proceeds OF dullness before the marker
could adjust itself,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

rur,cA1, WAS FIRM. But SOLD OFF:
virginia Carolina Chemical showed nrmeI
tome on the authoritative statements maj the
company had successfully erecteo its financing
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

LOST ITS EARLY ADVANCE:
By noon the market had lost all It's early az,
vance and little more Floor traders admitted
that there was SUPPORT put it was o not o. Ia
certainly not likely 10 create a powerful bull
following. The best support In the morning
was Enthusiastically the London buying OF close
." There be was a renewal of Western liquidation
W nsadlnr was extremely errntic In the carly
trading but stcadied fairly we'll. and has been
noucht for investment In very respectable quar-
tiers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08
Real Estate Auctioneers.
AUCTION SALE OF THAT MOST At.
TRACTIVE COTTAGE,
No. 1920 w. Main,
NORTHEAST CORNER OF MEADOW
STREET, LOT l00xf79 AND
9.l2 FEET TO AN ALLEY.

At the request Of the owner We VIII soil
hv auction, upon the premises. on -
ETH Pc PAS sb oT A 1Iope Its.
"a, ,ch "a bevond question one Of the most
Waiuabl ts as veil as attractive home ste4
on West Main Street. Avail yourself Of
the opportunity thus offered OF becoming
Its owner.
EDWARD S. ROSE COMPANY.
Aug. 6-tds Auct'onoeFs'
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

eINeINNALI o. Aug 7 50 gs@as5! sbss, q.
Smii At 81, SSm5,s5. Lambs-IIigher Ut $2T5G6.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08
BY the Valentine Auction CO..
Auctioneers.

AUCTION sALEs-THIs DAY
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

BY Edward s. Rose Company.
Real Estate Auctioneers.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-08-08

AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE DAYS.
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snot cotton closed dull; mdaiinnG Sn t hp.,as
20 TX. middliug gulf, 1900; sales, l.soV pa'e''
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
sEELEY's AssAlLANTs,
Capture of Farrell and LecIair nj
Providence, r. I.

Capture OF Farrell and LecIair at
Providence, II. I.
PROVIDENCE, R L, Aug. H.,
James 81. Farrell and Fred Leclair,
the self confessed assaflants of Isaas
B. Seeley, the New York manufacturer,
were captured in this city by Captain
Cannon and Detective Nickerson. OF
this city and Sergeant Reap and De-
tectiye Hughes Of New York as the
men landed at the dock Of the Joy line
from the steamer Larchmont. They
resisted arrest, but were finally over
come and taken to the Central police
station, where after short time the
younger Of the two, Leclair, confessed.
The other man later corroborated the
statement OF Leclair.
The prisoners have been taken to
New York. They stated that they enter
ed Mr.. Seeley's Office on Friday morn
ing on pretense Of soliciting the work
of washing his windows, attacked him,
beat him into unconsciousness and rob
bed him of about $50 in cash and a
gold watch In the course of the strug-
gle an Office boy who came to the old
gentieman's assistance was also as
saufted.
The men were traced on the assump-
ton that they had started for Fall
River, where Leclair's mother resides
They were easily identified by the con-
rast in their height, as Farrell stands
over six feet, while Leclair Is barely
I'VE feet high.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
CITY NEWS

The Misses Mary and Amelia
Reichenbach OF Porter street have re-
turned from a vacation at Walnut
Beach.
Annie the nine months old daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs James Carey of Gran
rte street. died Saturday evening. The
funeral took place yesterday at 4
O'Clock with interment in st Joseph S
cemetery.
The Rev Father Heffernan, member
of the Dominican Missionary order,
son of Mr. and Mrs Mortimer Heffer-
nan of East Main street, celebrated
the last mass at the Sacred Heart
church yesterday. He delivered a
few interesting remarks upon the
hearty of prayer.
State President John P Murphy OF
the A o. Fl. has appointed Thomas
81. Hayes and J. A. Hynes Of this
city as members of the reception COM
nfittee for the state convention of the
order to be held in Hartford On Wed
nesday. They will report at the AL
Ign house Tuesday night
Plans are now well under way for
the centennial commemoration of the
CAOSulkOA u EtQkn6E, WQkCD
will be held in City hall ON September
"a. under the auspices of the Patrick
Sarsf1eh club. 1t is understood that
dozen or more societies will take
part in the parade before entering the
hall. The address win be delivered
by John J. SpHain.
The committee in charge Of the ex-
cursdon to be given by the Aid associ-
alton of the Waterbury Manufacture
ing Co to Savin Rock next Saturday
afternoon, August %, are doing all in
their power to make this the most en-
joyable outing leaving Waterbury this
season. This excursion should be
, well patronized as it gives one an OPP
portu1rity to get in full time in the
factory, with chance for very
pleasant outing at one of the best
shore resorts in this part Of the coun-
try. The fact that they spend the
evening at the Rock is commenda BILE,
as Savin Rock is at Its best after
nightfall with its bea utiful lighting
effects and electrical fountain, band
concerts, dancing and almost any kind
of amusements a person could wish
for. Persons intending patronizing
this excursion would do well to pur-
chase their tickets in advance as the
supply Is limited and is two thirds ex-
hausted already. Tickets are for sale
by the members or almost any en-
paoye of the Waterbury Manufacture
ling Co. The train viii leave the
Naugatuck division station at 1:45 p.
M sharp, returning Will leave New
Haven at 1920, thus allowing patrons
six and one-half hours at Savin Rock,
Fare for round trip ST., children Coo.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
WOMAN DIED FROM SHOT.
George Breaner Arrested, but After
ward Released.

George Bremen Arrested, but After
ward Released.
LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 17.-Mrs.
John Burr, aged thirty years, was
found in a house on West Chestnut
street dying fran a bullet wound in
her breast. She died a few minutes
later. Her companion, George Bremen,
was arrested on suspicion Of having
murdered her. He was released upon
the finding of the coroner's jury that
the woman had committed suicide.
District Attorney Croft, however, was
not satisfied by this verdict and states
that he will keep Bremen under sur
Vigilance and investigate further.
Mrs. Burr was known also as Lille
McNary, passing as the wife of bill
poster now with a travelling circus.
Bremen is an iron worker and lives in
this city with his wife and children.
Bremen claimed that he was sleeping
beside Mrs. Bremen. who was fully
dressed, when pistol shot awoke
him. He found her sitting on the bed
crying that she had shot herself. Aris-
ing, he said, he hastily donned his
clothing, showed the revolver, which he
found in the bed, into his pocket, and
then gave the alarm. The revolver was
found In his possession. His shirt front
was blood stained The revolver be-
longed to Mrs. Burr, and it is said she
frequently threatened suicide.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
ERIE TRAIN WRECKED.
Filler Ran Into Open Switch at
Cleveland

Filler Ran Into Open Switch at
Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, o., Aug. 17-Shortly
after leaving here the Cleveland and
New York fiier express ON the Erie rail-
road was wrecked at the Literary
street crossing in the eastern part Of
the city by running into an open
switch
Fortunately the train was running
slowly at the time, and in consequence
no one was killed, though a number
were seriously injured
When the passenger train ran into
the open switch 1t struck switch en-
CINE, and though the train was not rum
ming over fourteen miles an hour the
impact was terrific.
The baggage car was deraf1ed and
badly split and thrown on to the edge
OF steep embanzment None Of the
Other cars were derafAed
Engineer John Roser and Fireman
Albert Hartman, both of Meadville,
Pa, did not have time to jump and
were badly shaken up. Engineer Burns
Of ta1e switch engine and bis fireman
also remained on their engine, Burns
receiving serious injuries TO his back
The fier carried about 100 passen-
gers, may of whom were cut by flying
glass.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
DUTY OF CITIZENS.
Father Kennedy Pointed 1t Out to His

Parishioners Yesterday.
At the last mass at st Thomas's
yesterday the Rev Father kennedy
spoke on the local political SITUATION
Generally when a clergyman SPEAKS
on politics from his pulpit his remarks
are of a general nature and his con-
gregation LIS left to conjecture GOOD
deal. But Father Kennedy LETT MS
congregation in no such frame or
mind. He spoke right out and told
the men of his parish what ne consld-
cred to be their duty in political mat
tiers. He said that generally many
men take no interest whatever IN the
primaries or caucuses. He c1nsloer-
ed the primaries and caucuses very
important feature in the elections. lie
seemed to consider them more so than
fhe election itself for there is more
responsibility in selecting q candidate
than in electing him. He thought 1t
the duty of every elector to take an
interest in the primaries in order that
the delegates selected for the conven-
tons shall be of the best possible char
acter in every respect. Unless men OF
good character are selected for the
conventions candidates Of assured re-
spectabi1ity cannot be expected or Sc
lected Tt is q common occurrence TO
hear men say that they are tired OF
voting for certain persons; that they
do not like the candidates chosen by
their party and that the other party
selected far better men and their own
party could Just as wen have done the
same had the proper men been sent to
the nominating convention. Such re-
marks as these are heard every cleo
ton and still the remedy is In the
hands of those who complain.
On election morning a voter goes TO
cast his vote and he must take his al
Tentative of tickets in which he had
no part in making up. 1t may ne the
old democratic party, the Economic
league, the prohibition party or the
republican party he may belong to,
It makes no difference which, he took
no part in the primaries or caucuses
Of his party and he therefore had no
part in selecting the candidates. Cam
didafes cannot be too respectable.
They cannot be too good; they cannot
be too competent and for that reason
Father Kennedy said that every voter
should interest himself in the primar-
les and caucuses.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
BIG TIME AT DRIVING PARK.
T. of A. Field Day Saturday Was d
Great Success.

f.. of A Field Day Saturday Was a
Great Success.
The annual field day of the Forest
ers of America of the local courts
was held on Saturday and perhaps the
biggest crowd that ever attended any
entertainment ON the Driving park
was present there on Saturday after
noon and evening. The calling off
of the strike caused the committee to
change their plans somewhat and so
short was the time that it was not
even suspected such large attend
ance would he the result. ALI who
l. did attend, and there were thousands,
were well pleased with the program
of sports and with all the other at
fractions.
The ball game between the Wash
ington Hills and the st Josephs was
We1l advertised and although only an
exhibition game it created an unusual
amount of interest before the game
started. That interest was lost be
fore many innings were played, how
ever, for the Hills ran away with the
game and never allowed the Saints
foolz-in. The lineup follows Wash
ington HHl Athletic cEub-McGUH nness,
p; S4avin, c; MuHigan, lib; Berg1n, 70;
Scuny, 3b; Sheehan, IS; Murray, Ii;
Lawlor, CT; johnson, IT. ST Josephs
Dams and Dawson, p; CaTanaugn,
G: Oeary, lib; Thompson, 2b; Dennis,
3b; johnson, IS; Madden, If; Kane, CT;
Reagan, IF.
The horse racing was one Of the dis
tinctive and enjoyable features OF the
| program and right here let it be saao
that Maurice Noonan got good ana
square for his defeat of some weeks
ago. when it was said his horse was
tempered with and he was easay Deal
en-. Saturday, however, he made the
other horsemen take tine nfLfia1f'St
seat and he stands ready today to re-
peat the trick at any time or any
| track. 1t was a great victory and
comes all the more pleasing because
| of the un4xind things that were said
aaooTt his horse Frank n. at the Last
| meeting when he was so badly beat
| en-.
In the first race. the free for all,
Dick K, owned DRY Noonan, was of1s-
en- INV Eugene MaHett The first two
heats were not taken by Dick K, as
| the owner and driver were laying
| hack for some Of the long green The
| last three heats of the race, however
went to Dick K. with ease, and f1fty
bushels of oats will help feed the
horse for some time.
The second race brought out Frank
! N. the gray racer which had such
| hard luck in the last race. Maurice
| Noonan drove the horse himself and
| that gave him more satisfaction as he
! took three straight heats without
skip. He received another comph-
ment of oats and besides carried away
enough of the greenbacks of some Oh
the other horsemen to keep his animals
well fed for the winter. The SUM
| marieS:
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
144 East Main Street
TIMELY TOPICS

The Shapiro Furniture house lis
selling the Anger & Baril bankrupt
stock.
K Dougherty, at 145 South Main
street, has pat low price on corsets
this week.
J. Iittlejohn & Co are selling mems
shirts at away below former price If
you want a garment, call now.
The Miller & Peck Co-caNs attention
to the new stock of fall dress goods.
Many new and neat patterns.
Jones, Morgan & Co ask parents to
bring in their boys. The right cloth
ing at. bow prices.
The White Simmons Co is selling
Scrubi&, the new automatic soap, three
for a quarter. 7
J. B. Mullings & Son have ties at 25e
and shirts at SIC They are bargains.
Maflhdot's new store at 151 South
Main street 10 new open for business.
The Hampson- Sed1ew furniture store
is headquarters for the celebrated
Quaker ranges.
Frank, the shoeman, says it is a
snap for you if you will buy shoes of
him.
The Reid s. Hughes Co is selling
dress linen at about half-price.
The Curran Dry Goods Co.'S blank ct
sale starts Wednesday morning. Be
sure and take advantage of the bar
gains offered.
Holczers Standard shoe house is the
place to buy shoes. Outlet sale now
going on. -n..--
The Colby4Sher Co has a fine
line of the best footwear and at the
lowest prices.
The Public market calls attention to
its stock of fresh made butter. The
price Is Zoe pound.
S. Forman quotes prices to-day on
dresses and walking skirts.
The Epson, Singleton & Co Is selling
sailor suits at $1.19.
u. B. OaNeill's bulletin to-day tells
about a 5000 property that Is paying
10 per cent.
s. M. Schneer, at 1913 South Main
street, win lend you money or sell you
a watch.
Grieve. Bisset & Holland are selling
suits at half price this week.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
PRIZES FOR FLOATS.
A Feature of the A. o. Fl. Parade on
Wednesday Contests.

A Feature of the A. o. FL. Parade on
Wednesday Athletic Contests.
Hartford, Aug 17.-One of the fea-
lures of the Hibernian state parade IN
this city Wednesday, viii be the elab-
orately decorated floats. The Hartford
Ladies' auxiliary will have handsome
ones, representing the yachts Reliance
and Shamrock The Ladies' auxiliary
Of Thompsonville is planning a float
which they expect will be among the
most attractive in the parade. Prizes
will be given for the best decorations,
a banner for the first prize, large sill
YER cuD for the second, and small sill
yer cup for the third. The following
have been selected as judges Of the
floats: Colonel Edward Sehulze, Health
Commissioner D. r. Sullivan, Major J.
z. Moran DIR 2. II. ingalls, and Major
James A. Bailey. These judges will
have a place on the reviewing stand
at City hall.
After the parade and the luncheon
at the First Regiment arTnory the
crowds will go to Charter Oak park,
where the athletic sports will take
place. These win begin at 2 o'clock.
Following are the events:
Events for members Of the order
1OO-yard dash, one-quarter mile run.
three standing jumps. running broad
Jump. throwing sixteen-pound shot,
throwing fifty-six-pound weight from
side. running high Jump.
Professional events, open to an-Two-
mile race. $25. $15, $40; 100-yard dash,
So SIS. So; running high jump, So. So,
So; running hop. step and jump, So, S.,
So: pole vault, SS, IS, 81; one-quarter
mile run. So. SIS. So: putting sixteen
pound shot. So. S.. 50; throwing six
teen-pound hammer, So. IS, Sc; throw
ing fffty-six pound weight from side;
Gaelic football match Hartford KS Wa
| terbury. prize. silver cup: base ball
| games. New Britain VS. Middletown,
| wfT1fmantic VS. Derby. prize, silver cup;
fancy drill contest by Ladies' auxiliary
societies; drum corps contest, prize, sill
| yer cup.
| Judges of athletic events-The Hon
| Alexander HARRISON. Ransom N. Fitz-
| Gerald. Rufus Fl. Jackson and John A.
Reidy of Springfield.
| .Starter-Thomas Fahv.
TfmersLP. ]. Griffin. Edward Fahy
Announcer-Joseph Mcnamara.
Judges of nnusic-Scott Snow, j. O.
/ Casey. C. p Hatch.
/ Umpire Of base ball games q.
| O'Brien.
Master OF Ceremonies JOAN ID. .Long.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
Three Minute Glass.

The starter was W. W. Pease and
the Judges were W. D. Richardson.
Hugh Whitley and W. J. Hamilton.
Everything on their part was well
conducted. There was dancing all
through the sporting events and ev-
erybody had good time.
AT IL o'clock the drawing for the
prizes took place. The committee Sc
Iected a small boy TO extract the cos1-
pons. The first was prize OF so In
gold, and was won by the holder OF
each were drawn by the holders OF
tickets 1858, 2719, 439. 6136. The
prize of $40 was gold was taken by
No 332. These prizes will be distTb
uted at the f.. of A. reading room II
G. A. r. block this evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17
PURELY PERSONAL.

John Hayes OF North Main street
is enjoying weeks vacation at the
shore.
Miss Katherine Brennan Of Manga.
tuck is visiting her sister, Mrs Edward
Doyle Of Syracuse.
Miss Mclean, clerk at Reid &
Hughes's, has returned from a vaca-
ton spent in Boston.
Frank Morgan, clerk at Dexter's
drug store, is spending his annual va
cation In Atlantic City. 81. nse.s
Miss Frances McDermott Of Fail
River Is the guest of Mrs e. B. Nc
Evoy of East Main street 49,.
Attorney o. G. Church, who has
been Ill for some weeks, left this morn
ing for the Lftchfield hills.
The Misses Elizabeth and Anna
Tobin Of Dublin street have returned
from sojourn in Litchfeld
Joseph Brennan and Michael Bergin
have returned from New Haven,
where they spent their vacation.
The Misses Katherine and Anna
O'Brien of North Willow street are
enjoying trip through Canada.
Attorney O. 3. Meigs, after month
passed in the White mountains and
other places, has returned home.
Mr. and Mrs William Teller of Bishop
street returned Saturday from a
months visit to friends in York state.
The Misses Laura and Elizabeth Nc
Donald OF Walnut street are spending
few weeks at Fort Trumbull Beach.
George O'Neil, who has charge of the
hdNJ RI @
is spending the week at Old Orchard,
Me.
John Sayles and James Donnelly Of
Bishop street were at the races in Sara
toga last week and returned last even
ing.
The Misses Nellie Hennessey of
Wall street and Anna Riley of Cossett
street are enjoying a vacation in Litch-
field
Mr. and Mrs W. I. Monroe and daugh-
ter, Josephine, have returned from a
five weeks vacation spent at Branford
Point.
Mrs Edward Mack of Brooklyn is
spending two weeks at the home of
Mrs John Geraghty of South Main
street.
Miss Rose Clerkin, stenographer in
Judge R. A. Loves Office has returned
from her vacation, which she spent in
! Block Island.
Miss Christina Walsh of South Elm
street has returned from a visit with
her cousin, Mrs G. A. st George OF
New Haven. IA
Sister M. Paul, from Mt ST Joseph's
seminary, Hartford, is visiting her
mother, Mrs William Cooley of SIT
East Main street.
Miss Margaret Gaynor of Bridgeport,
who has been the guest of Miss Marv
Mccarthy Of Baldwin street during the
past week has returned home.
The Misses Mary, Anna and Kath
crime O'Nei11 of Spencer avenue an6
Loretta DAILY of South Elm street ARK
enjoying the cool air at Northfield.
Mrs John Sullivan and daughter
Ruth and Mrs r. Lowe and family Oh
North Main street are enjoying two
weeks vacation at Fort Trumbul
James Lahey of East Main street.
Michael Noonan Of WoIcott street and
George Jackson OF Walnut street are
enjoying trip to Old Orchard, Me.
Charles Mccarthy, Michael Nc
| Cormack, Charles OConnor, JOIN
Sharp and George Higgins left to-day
| on trip 10 Saratoga Springs, N Y
Miss Mary Cannon of Cohoes, NJ. Y.
and Miss Margaret Brennan, who have
been visiting the formers cousin, Miss
Mary Cannon of Bank street, have re.
| turned home.
Miss Sara Mcdonald of Wolcot
street, accompanied by Miss MARI
| Cunningham of New York, formerly
Of this city, is spending q few days II
the CatskflI Mountains.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury [Connecticut]) 1903-1917, 1903-08-17

NAPLES. Aug. 1.-THE eruption of
Vesuvius has somewhat increased. The
stream of lava flowing from the crater
is divided into two branches. The lon
ger reaches a distance of 1900 feet in
the direction of the village Of Ottajano;
the other is now 1890 feet toward
Pompefi.