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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
LITTLEFIELD SURE OF
BEING ELECTED
Says He Is Ready to Discuss His Record
Whit Gompers OF ANY Other
Labor Leader.

Lewiston, Me, Aug. 7.--Gov. Cobb
and Congressman Littlctleld arrived here
yesterday from Rockland and were in
consultation with Chairman Seth Nc.
Carter Of the Republican state central
committed IN relation 70 the assignment
OF speakers for the campaign Last even.
ing Mr.. Littlefeld and Governor Cobb
met several purity workers to outline
plans. Governor Cobb said reports from
all sections of the state are favorable
to Republican success.
Congressman Littlefeld is encouraged
at the outlook in his district and says
be expects TO increase his plurality Of
two years ago. Asked if the fact that
Samuel Gompcrs, president of the Amer
lean federation OF labor, was coming
into his district to attempt to defeat
him would make any difference in his
plan of campaign, Mr.. Littlefield said
II do not see how II can. am
ready to discuss any propositions lie
may advance and have nothing to con.
ceal or disguise in my record in Con.
gfess. which is an open book. | am
not now and never have been opposed
to organized labor When the iO.hom
law was passed in the Maine legisla-
turc | was speaker. and appointed the
first labor committee ever appointed in
that body. | am ready 70 discuss my
record with AIr. Gompers or any Of
the labor leaders
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
A SHOCKED
HOUSEHOLD
Boy Nearly Killed And Two
Men Stunned
By ELECTRIC DISCHARGE
House and Barn Of B. w. Bassett was
Struck by Lightning and Charles
Woods Body Was Severely
Burned.

lightning played little game all by
itself at the farm Of Bert w. Bassett
on the east hill late yesterday afternoon,
knocking off the gable Of barn, split.
ting kindling wood in the kitchen Of
the house, knocking a boy unconscious
and setting fire to his clothing and par
tially stunning two men IN the same
room. 1t then withdrew, leaving very
shocked household. That the bolt did
not kill at least one Of the people in
the house il considered quite remark.
able.
The three were in the kitchen when
the colt struck the gable Of the barn
and ripped of considerable wood, but
not kindling a blaze. From the barn it
jumped to the house and entered the
kitchen, apparently BY way of the tele-
phone wire. Charles Wood, a young
boy, was sitting directly under the tel
ephone box holding a dish Of raspber-
ries. He was knocked over and the bef-
ries were thrown III every direction.
Passing through his body the electricity
tore hole ill the hardwood ioor and
then came back through the floor, direct
~ beneath Mr.. Bassett, who was stand
ing It'll front of window. IT ripped
off one Of Mr. Bassett's shoes and a.
he said afterwards in describing the sen.
sation. made bis feet tingle. An elderly
man in the same room received quite
d severe shock. The parting shot OF the
bolt was the smashing Of the window,
before which Mr.. Bassett had been
standing.
The fire which had been kindled in
the Wood boys clothing was at once
extinguished and Dr. Chandler WIS
summoned The boy was unconscious
for time after sustaining the shock.
DR.. Chandler decided that his injuries
were nothing but what he could recover
from, although bis entire right side
from the armpit to the sole Of the foot
was burned and the left leg was scorched
somewhat The boys whole right side
was partially paraiyzed for the time
being.
The telephone instrument, beneath
which he was seated, was completely
smashed, the various parts flying all
about the room.
Another bolt struck and splintered
hemloclx tree near Chester Beckley's
place. not far from the Bassett house, At
about the same time. The storm was
Of fierce intensity for a brief period.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
LIGHTNING AT PLAY.
Raised Much Disturbance in Western
Vermont.

vergennes. Aug. Sunday about 4
b. nj. one Of the worst electric storms
for wears passed over portions 81 the
towns Of Addison, Panton and Wey-
bridge The path Of the storm was
between five and six miles in width.
Ineessant lightning and terrific thunder
prevailed. accompanied BY Il high wind
and hail. the latter being as large as
hickory nuts. Large trees were blown
down and corn and grain laid fat by the
wind. The woodhouse on the G. w.
Reed farm was struck BY lightning.
cow belonging TO J. |. Clark Of Addison
was struck and killed by the electric
fluid and haystack belonging to Ezra
Dyke Of Addison was struck BY an cleo
trio bolt and consumed. The lightning
also struck the house Of Andrew Ruscoe
of Panton, doing but little damage. The
Addison q Panton telephone company
sustained considerable damage to their
lines in fuses being burned out, etc.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
BURGLAR LIFTED WINDOW
AND THEN LIFTED Sl6
Robbery at House Of Henry Moore on
Laurel Street Last Night - No
Glue to the Thief.

A burglar lifted a window in Henry
Moores house On Laurel street last
night and got into the bedroom where
the children were sleeping and stole six
teen dollars III bills which we're in Mr.
Moores coat pocket. A watch was also
iii the coat, but was not touched. Moth
ing else ii the room was taken The
window BY which the thief entered was
found open this morning. II was closed
when the people went to bed last even
ing. The theft WAS reported TO Chief
Brown, but there Is no clue 10 the thief.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
PICKING UP SURVIVORS.
Several From Foundered Ship sirio Were
Rescued.

Cartagena, Spain, Aug. MANY Of
those drowned BY the sinking Of the Ital-
ian steamship Sirio off Hormigas island,
in which over 300 pefished, have been
washed ashore. Fishing smacks have
brought IN several survivors found float
ing long distance from the scene OF
the disaster. II il believed that some
passengers who secured life belts have
been picked up Nv sailing vessels,
Spanish warships have been ordered
to search for survivors still floating on
wreckage Or with life buoys British
warships at Gibraltar have also left at
full speed to render assistance.
The first reports declared the captain
committed suicide Later information,
however, shows that lie carried out his
determination to 20 down with his yes-
sci, Int was afterward rescued, in spite
Of his refusal to be saved
The survivors include 34s Italians, 40
Spaniards, A Arabs 10 Austrians, six
Oricntals, four Argentines, four Brazil-
ians, two Montenegrins and 10 whose
nationality il not set forth.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
CAUSED A PANIC
ON BOARD BOAT
When Ferryboat Grounded Only Short
Distance From Place Of the
Slocum Disaster.

New York, Aug. Within 200 feet
of the spot where the General Slocum
disaster occurred, the fcrryboat Hacken-
sack Of the College Point line, plying be.
tween East Ninty Ninth street, North
Beach and College Point, went ashore
off the foot Of East One Hundred and
Thirty Third street last night, causing
q panic among the passengers on board.
Everybody on board insisted upon being
taken of on the tugboat Wade, which
bears tho record Of saving twenty seven
lives from the Slocum wreck.
After all the passengers had been safe
IL transferred % the shore, the ferry.
boat was pulled into deep water and
proceeded under its own steam to the
NINETY Ninth street slip.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
WASHINGTON co. VET
ERANS ARE GATHERING
Ninth Annual Assembly Is Being Held
at Dewey Park--Addresses of
Welcome in Name Of Barre
and Montpelier.

The ninth annual reunion of the Wash
ington County Veterans association was
called to order at Dewey park this af-
tefnoon. at which time the members
were welcomed in the name Of Barre
aud Montpelier. The veterans began ar
riving this morning and the time up TO
the opening Of the reunion this after
noon was occupied in paying dues and
registering with the secretary, John r.
Wilson.
This evening q grand camp fire will
be held at the park, at which Senator
Dillingham; and Congressman Haskins
are expected to deliver addresses. There
will also be addresses by members Of
the association. The business session
for the election Of officers will be held to-
morrow forenoon.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
STONE SHEDS CLOSED.
Heat Was Most Severe of the Year at
Quincy, Mass.

Quincy, Mass, Aug. Yesterday was
the hottest day OF The summer here,
with the mercury ranging from % to
05 in different parts Of the city.
During the afternoon the conditions
became So severe that almost all out
door work was suspended The granite
quarries and stone cutting yards were
shut down at noon, and work was
stopped on the metropolitan boulevard
on the shore front. No prostrations were
reported.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
CHANGE in MINISTRY
WILL COME THURSDAY
And. It Will Be a Reform One Is the
Statement Said to Be On Good
Authority.

st. Pcterbufg, Aug. Z. The Gazette
today announces that it has been in.
formed Oil good authority that change
in the cabinet viii occur Thursday. The
czar proposes to form reform minis
try.
The strike situation is unchanged. All
ia quiet except that meetings Of work
men here and at Moscow are being dis
persed as rapidly as discovered.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
PATRONAGE INCREASES.
No Violence at New Bedford in Last
Forty-eight Hours.

New, Bedford, Mass, Aug. There II
very little that Is new in the street rail
way strike situation. Daily the patron
ace OF the cars increases somewhat and
there has been no attempts at violence
within the last forty.eigft hours.
Mayor Thompson issued statement
a. the public yesterday outlining his
nosition In regard 10 the strike, in which
s. saws the strike breakers bad rs much
Yiaht III the city ~ the strikers and that
IA duty was TO preserve the peace.
II was reported yesterday that POST
,aaster Dun had seen President Crepo
- behalf of the strikers to bring about
aettlcment, but neither Of the men
s.ould confirm or deny Tho report.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
MALICIOUS DAMAGE
OF $500 in STONE SHED
vandal Got to Work at e. L. Smith &
Co. Last Night, Practically Ruin
ing Five Pieces Of Vault.

Malicious damage to the amount Of
$500 was done in the granite plant of
r. T. Smith & Co. on Burnham's meadow
last night itbeing gdiscoyered this morning
that Ave finished or partially finished
stones Of vault had been clipped so
that they are practically ruined The
pieces are side stones 10 vault which
rs to be set up in New York cemetery
and are OF hammerd work. The vandal
used hammer and knocked of the
edges and corners in ruthless fashion.
Two ot the stones were ready TO be
shipped.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
STEPPED MILE IN a.osts.
Angola Went Fast in First Heat, But
Lost Race.

Buffalo, n. Y. Aug. T.. Showers fell
during the opening day Of the grand cir
cult races here but only served to make
fast track. Angiola, winner OF the
first heat Of Che 2:07 trot, stepped the
mile in the fast time OF 2.06h. This
race was won BY Mainsheets, who sold
favorite in the pools at 500 to the field
$40. After losing the first heat in the
2;i2 trot, Lake Queen, fayorite, won
the next two
The second heat was the closest finish
Of the day. when Lake Queen beat Rob
erta by nose The Friend. which sold
ut $40 TO Boliyar's $50, won the first
and second heats Of the 2:06 pace. The
attendance was light.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
MRS. BRIDGET CRAVEN DIES.
For More Than go Years She Had Been
Resident Of Bennington.

Bennington, Aug. 7.--Airs. Bridget
Craven died at her home yesterday. She
was 30 years OF age aud had been in
usual health to within few days ago.
She was born in county Galway, Ireland,
but had been resident Of this town
for more than 80 years. She Is sur
viyed By two sons, Il daughter and 10
grandchildren. Her funeral will take
place Thursday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
REAR-E COLLISION
In BOSTON SUBWAY
Endangered Lives Of Several Hundred
Passengers During Rush Hours
This Morning, But No One
Was Hurt.

Boston, Aug. g.. A rear-end collision
occurred in the subway during TIE rush
hours this morning at Haymarket
square, endanpering the lives Of several
hundred passengers, partially wresking
two of the new 81 trains and tying up
part of the subway system for an hour
As far as known no one was injured but
the shock, following the crash, nearly
caused panic. The north bound track
was closed for an hour.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
COULDN'T SAVE HIM.
And Dover, N. H., Boy Was Drowned
Yesterday.

Dover n. H., Aug. ! Ralph South
ard the six year.old son Of MI and Mrs.
y. MI Southland Of Nhmfoe street, was
DROWNED III the upper Cochceo river
yesterday Young Southland was in
bathing With several other boys, some
Of whom were able TO swim. He ven
tured out beyond his depth and before
assistance could reach him. sank from
sight
A boysnamed Crowley, aged about ~
years, made It heroic effort to get to the
little fellow, but was unable to reach
him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
NORTHWEST BREEZE
TEMPERS THE HEAT
Two Prostrations and One Death Report
ed in Boston Up to Noon
Today.

Boston, Aug IA northwest breeze
is tempering the heat today and al
though the humidity IS above normal,
the weather conditions are better than
yesterday. Up 70 noon two prostrations
had been reported and one death IL 1T
tributable to the heat. The mercury
stands five degrees lower than at the
same hour yesterday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
JUMPED OVERHEARD.
Boston Man, on Trip for Health, Com
mitted Suicide.

Yarmouth, n. s., Aug. IA man
named Mildram, from Boston, commit
ted suicide by jumping overheard from
the steamer Prince George as the vessel
was entering the harbor this morning.
He was accompanied by trained nurse
and was coming TO Nova Scotia for his
health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07

j. w. and M. Il. Jackson were in
Barre Friday on business
John Chalmers Of 81. Johnshury and
bis niece. Miss Hail, Of Groton, visited
at Mrg. Minnie Chalmers Friday
victor smith and William Hight are
visiting in Warren, \. II.
Il. G. Poole went Is Barre Sunday
TO carry home his grandson, William
Thayer and Miss Alackie-
Mrs. Mason Jenkins is visiting at Ma
than Ciiley's for q few days.
Miss }alch Of Massachusetts gave d
lecture in the church on sundny on the
sabbath school
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
A MITE OF GOODNESS.
Comes to Relief Of Suffering Millions in
New York.

New York, Aug. IA mite az cool
ness came this morning to the relief
of the suffering millions ii gfcater New
York. The temperature was little low
er than esterday Twenty-one persons
have died from the heat.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07

Charlotte, N. O., Aug. 7.-A mob Of
three thousand determined men, short
" before eleven o'clock last night, for.
cibly entered Rowan county Jail at Sal
isbury, removed therefrom three Of the
negroes charged with the murder Of the
Lyerly family at Barber Junction, July
13, and lynched them.
Nease and John Gillespie and Jack
Dillingham;, supposed 10 be the princi-
pals in that crime, were the victims Of
mob vengeance. The remaining negroes,
Henry Lee, George Erwin and Bella Dill
lingham, were not molested, and later
last night officers hurried them off to
Greensboro.
The mob began gathering at snndown.
Mayor Boyden promptly ordered the
saloons closed and addressed the crowd,
which lacked leader About nine
o'clock the mayor called on the Rowan
rifles for aid. They were supplied only
with blank cartridges.
Fireman MeI.ennon of the Southern
railway, was fatally wounded by bull.
let said to have been fired from the mob.
viii Troutman, negro drayman, also
was seriously shot.
A sort Of flying wedge finally made a
break for the jail doors, overpowered
the officers and effected an entrance.
The great crowd outside snrged in be-
hind the leaders and in few moments
more emerged from the door with their
victims. They refused to either deny or
confess, and were 50 thoroughly fright
ened as almost to have lost the power
of speech. John Gillespie wept piteous-
~ and begged for his life.
At midnight ropes we're adjusted and
the three negroes were strung up TO the
limbs of one tree and with howls aud
curses the crowd riddled the dangling
bodies with bullets.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
Salisbury, N. c. Is Still, After
Triple Murder BY Mob
WOULDN'T CONFESS CRIME
One Of the Negroes Steadily Maintained
His Innocence to the End--Thres
Other Prisoners Hurried
OF.

Salisbury, N. G., Aug 7.-All was
quiet here this morning and except for
groups Of citizens here and there, dis
cuasing last nights exciting events, no
one would suspect that three men had
been summarily launched into eternity
One Of the three negroes lynched main
tanned his innocence to the last, and the
other two would neither confess nor
deny the crime Of numbering the Lyer-
ley family. The remaining three ne
groes, who are under arrest for connec-
tion with the crime, have been hurried
off to Greensboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
CALL OFF STRIKE.
workingmen's Council Takes Action in
ST. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg, Aug. THE working
mems council as decided to call of the
strike in ST. Petersburg. This action
does not apply 10 the provinces. but it
is expected that the workmen there will
follow suit.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
TO NOMINATE LABOR MAN.
Brandon viii Hold Caucus Tomorrow
Evening.

Brandon, Aug. IA labor coucus will
be held Wednesday evening at the town
hall at eight o'clock, at which time D
labor candidate for town representative
will be nominated, also 10 justices OF
the peace.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
Didn't Smash Furniture.

Alr. Editor: would like 10 correct
that item about William Timmons in
last nights Times; he did not smash
one article Of furniture IN the house and
was not landed IN jail tn lis people ask
cd them 10 take care 81 him Tor Tie
night.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
A WHITE STAR FOUNDER.
VILLAIN Imrie Died at Liverpool Today,
Aged 7O

Liverpool, Aug. 4. William Imrie, one
Of tie founders of The White Star steam
ship line, died today, aged 10 years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-08-07
STRIKE REPORTED OVER.
Say Dispatches From Odessa to Liver
pool Shippers.

Liverpool Aug 7.-Odessa dispatches
to shippers here state that the strike is
over
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22

James H. Clark presented the
Free Reading Room with two
very acceptable volumes. One
of them is "Washihgton During
the War" and the title of the
other is when and Where We
Met Each Other" and contains
the date place and name of every
battle during the war between
the states and is quite valuable
for reference. The delinquent
rent for the Reading Room has
been reduced $3.50 and other
donations for that purpose will
be appreciated.
Mr.. E. N. Jacobs and family
have gone to their old home in
Trebiens, Ohio, where they will
spend the hottest months. Their
daughter, Vesta, who attended
college in Athens, joined them in
Atlanta. Mr.. and Mrs. Shew-
maker will make their home in
the Jacobs residence on Roanoke
Drive until the return of the
family.
Miss Lula G. Davis, the missi-
onary, returned yesterday to her
work at Tampa, Florida. She
was accompanied by little five
year old Cuban girl, Nellita
Noriega. She had taken her to
the Baptist convention held at
Chattanooga. Miss Davis is
young woman with a charming
personality quite contrary to the
general idea of missionaries.
I. B. Allen evidently under
stands the way to boys heart.
He has a S. School class of boys
at lively age. He invited them
all to six o'clock dinner at his
residence on Suwanee street last
Saturday. Having been a boy
himself he stipulated that chicken
and dumplings should be a part
of the bill of fare as no boy could
resist that. The old gentleman
joined with the boys in a game
of ball. Well venture that he
will always have the good will of
that class.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22

The brick makers at the shop
site went out on a strike yes
terday because they objected to
a once month payday. After
deliberation they concluded to
return to work.
They tell us the food ques-
ton is all right, but that the Jail
needs more light turned on. A
light that will assist the city
fathers in discovering present
conditions.
Miss N. B. Willard, the trim
mer in Mrs. Shivers millinery
store, started for her home in
Washington, D. c., yesterday.
The young lady had been ailing
for a couple of weeks and her
physician advised her to get to a
more northern climate at once.
Judge Fisk, has sold his resi-
dence property on SuWanee
street 10 w. M. Bierman who
will make that their home. Mr.,
and Mrs. Fisk will &C to Hobart,
Oklahoma, where they have
children, and expect to make
that their future home.
The Emma Tucker Mission
Band will celebrate it's fifth
birthday at the kone of -
Lady Manassr, THURSDAY after
aeon from 4;3O 10 $50. Eacl
member IS requested to bring
pennies for our Birthday Box.
AL mite boxes must be brought
| IN also,
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22
Excursion to Andersonville
May Goth.

The G. A. r. af Fitzgerald
will go to Andersonville on their
annual pilgrimage May 80. The
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic
Railroad has been selected as
the official route. Special train
of fine coaches will leave Fitz.
gerald $50 a. m. May 80, arriv-
ing at Andersonvil1e $50 a. m.
This train will leave Anderson
vile, returning, at 400 p. M,
reaching Fitzgerald about 7:1O
p. m. Tickets for this excur-
sion will be on sale at the A. B.
& A. Railroad depot May %, and
on the morning of May 80. To
avoid the rush prior to departure
of train, it would be advisable to
purchase your ticket on May 20.
The depot ticket Office will be
open all of that date.
The National Cemetery at
Andersonville is one of the most
historic points connected with
the Civil War, being the site of
the famous Andersonville Prison
Fare for the round trip from
Fitzgerald $1.35. Children be-
tween ages of five and twelve
years, 20 cents.
H. C.. McFADDEN,
General Passenger Agent.
65.5t
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22
$s r. =. s.:
City and Colony Maps.

We have bought from Mr.. H.
G. Taylor field notes and data,
and had him make us, at a large
expense, a map of the Colony
domain, showing the streams.
railroads, public roads, schools
ETC., on which we have limited
number of blue prints. This
is the only authentic map ever
issued, giving the matter men"
toned above. We will sell these
blue prints at So each. The
map is 81 by 46 inches.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22
NOTICE!

To STOCKHOLDERS OF FITZGER-
AID COTToN COMPRESS Co:
A meeting of stockholders is
called for Wednesday, May 23rd,
at 2 p. M, at First National Bank
Fitzgerald.
Important business requires
that all stock be represented in
person or by proxy.
L. W. MEAK1N,
Sec. and Treas.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22
Tax Receivers Round.

On the following dates will be at
the places named below, for the pur-
pose of receiving state and county
tax returns for the year 1905.
The date fixed for the valuation of
property is the 31st day Of March.
1906.
A. Mcmillan,
Tax Receiver I. @.
THIRD ROUND
May 30 .-........Do rminey's Mill.
30, June 1, Fitzgerald.
June F1IGn'
" ............. ................ OSlerh0ld.
lU -.-.------...--"-..hOU0rGs
4" II, ~ 13.............--- ..-..........O c1lla.
81 Is, 10, 20 ..-........... -.......Irwinv1lle
Terra Gotta we'll curb, sewer
pipe, drain pipe etc.
Fitzgerald Pottery Co.
At the Enterprise Office.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22
Don't Order

A book on the San francisco
calamity until you see a large
comr1ete one, with nearly 600
pages-best paper and fine IL
Illustrations by M. T. Kibby,
agent.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1906-05-22
For Up-tO-Date Furniture

call and see those nice kitchen
Cabinets, with the new designed
fitting -four bins, at J. w. Shuts
shop, corner Grant and Oconee.
64.tf.