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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
WANTS $4,000
FOR A BEATING

According to the story filed in a
complaint today John Sengfelder,
one Of the proprietors Of the Spo-
kane Bakery company, must have
terribly maltreated F. e. Leeds.
formerly an ice cream maker. In
the establishment. Leeds asks for
$4,000 damages, $50 physicians
costs and $40 loss of wages be-
cause of the malicious, wilfull, un-
lawful and felonious assault COM
mitted on him in the basement Of
the Symons block by John Seng-
fielder last March. Leeds says
that his jaw bone was broken and
his face lacerated and bruised, and
all the time he was trying to get
awy from Sengfelder
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
MORE KICKS
MADE

Among the professionals who ap
peared before the board of equali
zation this morning was Joseph A.
White, proprietor Of Whites hotel
who protested against his ground
at Stevens and Sprague being as.
sessed at $4,000, He thought $40,
600 was enough.
The board will consult maps OF
the neighborhood before arriving
at a conclusion.
The agent for warehouse proper.
ty on the south side of Railroad
avenue between Madison and JET
ferson streets asked for a reduc-
ton. He admitted that the re-
mainder Of the frontage Of the
block had been assessed about the
same as his principals property,
The chances of a reduction are
very small In this case.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
SPOKANE MAY NEED 10000
CORDS OF WOOD AND 10000
TONS OF COAL AND PRICE Is
LIABLE TO CLIMB.

With wood retailing now at $3.50
a cord. the prospect of this city
needing over 10000 cords before
spring presents a serious problem
to the householder, especially In
view of the fact that as winter
comes on the price will probably
advance.
No one in the city can forecast
with absolute reliability the guam
tity Of fuel needed in Spokane for
the coming winter, for the reason
that no one concern has by far the
larger part Of the business. The
estimate of 10000 cords is made by
one of the largest dealers, who
handled 10000 cords last winter
and 10000 tons of coal. Coal costs
about $3.50 per ton under normal
conditions.
There has been large increase
since last winter" said this man,
land there is no way of telling how
much the increase is or whether
the enlarged demand will call for
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
BLOODY DAY
COMING

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. o.
Agrarian disorders prevail in the
province of Smara. Troops have
been sent to three centers, where
lighting is constant. A strike of
factory hands at Samara was start
ed and the agitators were arrested.
A hundred and fifty revolutionary
sympathizers are being drilled con-
stantly in military tactics and
rifle practice. Melnikoff, the con-
spirattor who assassinated Sas san
off, escaped from the penal colony
at Ackatui.
Mutineer Cossacks were moved
down in great numbers by the 10y
al artillery at Samarakand.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
TO REFORM
INSURANCE

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Aug. o.
The committee appointed by the
insurance conference in Chicago,
in February, today reported to COM
missioners of various states recon-
mending them to regulate insur-
ance companies as follows:
No officer to be paid over $4,000
per year unless the salary Is fixed
by the board of directors under
strict conditions. No pensions nor
salaries to members or officers
families. Vouchers required for all
expenditures over 500. Forbid
ding all political contributions, d.
rectly or indirectly.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
Time TO FIGURE
ON WINTER FUEL

coal or wood. Certain it is that
the demand for coal has been grow.
ing. l believe that 10000 cords Of
wood will be needed in Spokane
this winter and from 10000 to &c..
900 tons of coal"
The principal sources Of coal
brought to Spokane are the North
ern Pacific mines at Roslyn, the
Crows Nest mines and the Wyom.
ing coal fields. Wood is brought
from points on the s. F. & N. and
the Great Northern in larger guam
titles than from any other section,
though much is brought from
points in Idaho along the North
ern Pacific. A comparatively small
percentage Of the wood burned
here is hauled by farmers who live
within hauling distance of the city.
The impression prevails that be-
fore winter is over that wood will
run as high as 81 a cord, and with
that price in view householders are
clubbing together for wood direct
from the producer to be delivered
in carload lots. At present the
price on this scheme means from
S. to $3.50 per cord on the car in
Spokane.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
FUN[ R IL HELD TODAY

The funeral of DR.. Irving Wash.
lngton Hewitt was held at 2 O'Clock
this afternoon from the residence,
1888 Mallon avenue. Rev. DR.. H.
D. Kimball of the Vincent Metho-
dist church OBLIGATED and inter.
ment was at Paramount.
DR.. Hewitt died early yesterday
morning. He was born at Delafield,
Wis, January 10, 1854. He came
to Spokane in 1904 for his health
but for the last two months I'M
derwent great suffering. He is sur.
vived by Mrs. Hewitt, son. DR..
David Hewitt Of Ritzville, Wash,
and three daughters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
ASK STRIKERS
TO HOLD OFF

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22.-
The United Railways this after
noon, in reply to the demand OF
carmen for So day and eight
hours, asked the carmen to delay
action until the arrival Of Presi-
dent Calhoun, Sunday. Indications
are that the company will refuse
the demand. The men are in no
mood to accept half way CON-
promise, which will possibly be Of
fered.
The strike, which seems almost
inevitable, will tie up practically
every car in the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
his CONSCIENCE
HURT HIM

Chief of Police Waller was sur
prised this morning when he re-
ceived a letter from Minneapolis,
Mimi, containing a money order
for 81 with an explanation that the
sender had been arrested last
March and fined 81 and costs for
being disorderly and drunk. The
fine and cost amounted to Sc.
Chief Waller allowed him his
liberty so he could secure the
amount of his fine but he never
came back. The letter said that
the SO was for the fine and the
other 81 was for the chief to get a
good cigar.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
MRS. CARTER HAS
Her TROUBLES

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Mrs.
Carter Payne, the actress, was to-
day served with a dispossess no.
tice on her apartment at the insti-
cation of a recent bosom friend,
Norma Munroe. Mrs. Carter Payne
was sued for nearly $1,000 back
rent, with interest, by the execu-
trix of the Munroe estate. Henry
Clark, Munroe's attorney, promises
all sorts of sensations in the Car
ter-Payne-Munroe feud just begun.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
CITY
MUST PAY

There seems to be tendency on
the part of Commissioner ONO to
be very lenient with the Washing
ton Power Power company in the
payment for the temporary struc-
ture which has replaced the col
lapsed middle span.
When asked this afternoon if
the company had paid in check
covering the entire expense of the
structure, the commissioner said:
mot yet, but 1t would turn in q
check for about 5000, half of the
expense"
The city council distinctly Or
dered the board of public works
to go ahead and put up that tenn
porary structure at the expense of
the Washington Water Power COM
pany.
The recent change in the board.
Weymouth being out, has placed
Roy at the head of the water de-
partment and ONO in charge of
streets and bridges.
With this change in his duties
Ono has suddenly changed his
front and now contends, as Roy
did, that the Washington Water
Power company shall pay only
half.
1t looks like there's very dark
niger in somebody's wood pile.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

Soon after the school season
opens local authorities are expect
ed to take up the matter of asking
Spokane children to aid the San
Francisco school children by as
sisting in the work Of rebuilding
the "a structures destroyed in the
disaster. Superintendent Tormey
has received correspondence on
the subject from Boston and also
from San Francisco. He is In re-
ceipt of a letter from State Super
intendent Bryan indorsing gen.
eral scheme of the school children
of this state giving aid for the
Frisco children. But the matter
will not be considered until after
the schools are in running order.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
RAILROADS
DEFEATED

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 22.-The
republican state convention con.
vened this afternoon. A bitter
fight was waged all night between
railroad forces and ants. The lat.
ter are apparently in the majority.
The antis nominated Attorney
General Norris Brown for senator,
and State Senator Sheldon for gov.
ernor on the first ballot.
The railroads are backing rival
candidates and exerting every eff,
fort to defeat Brown and Sheldon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
HOME COMPANY KICKS

Attorney Cyrus Happy protested
against the assessment Of the
Home Telephone company's fran
chise at $4,000, before the equal
izers this afternoon. Mr.. Happy
said that $4,000 was the proper fig
ure because the franchise had
been granted on condition that it
cannot be sold and thus is not now
and never will be commercial
commodity like some of the other
franchises granted by the city for
operative purposes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

The state of Missouri seems to
be taking the lead in the matter,
where the plan is voiced by Super
intendent Greenwood of the Kan
sas City schools as follows:
"A committee of which our state
superintendent will be chairman
will, in due time, issue an appeal
to the people of Missouri, asking
them to allow each school child
to make a contribution from 1 pen
ny to a dime, or perhaps not to
exceed rs cents, for the purpose
mentioned. Missouri will try to
raise enough in this way to erect
one good building in San Fran
cisco.
"As you are aware, 81 school
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
RECEIVE REMAINS OF
ADMIRAL TRAIN

VICTORIA, Aug. 22-The steam.
er Empress Of China arrived last
night with the body Of Rear Ad-
miral Charles Train, who died at
Chefoo. The gunboat Princeton
will meet the China at Vancouver
and take the remains to Seattle,
where the journey east by train
will begin.
The Princeton ran ashore in
Vancouver harbor, but was sue
cessfully foated at high tide.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

On motion of Councilman Phil
lips, in committee of the whole,
last night, the Spokane & Pend
dOreille Rapid Transit company
franchise was reported out for
passage and at the regular meet
ing of the council next Tuesday
night the franchise will be granted.
A merry time was had by those
favoring and opposing the grant.
Councilman Brown of the First
ward was the only one voting
against reporting the ordinance
out for passage.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
IS
SUFFERING

CHICAGO, Aug. 22.-Chicago Is
again sweltering today. The roll
of dead and Frustrated is growing
rapidly. Showers came, but in
stead of relief they add to the
humidity. Freak atmospheric con-
ditions are frequent.
Schooner Hattie HUT was struck
by gale that grew to tempest.
The ship was stripped and threat.
ened with destruction. While
mile away another schooner sailed
placidly in smooth waters. The
gale ceased as suddenly as 1t
started and the HUT was towed to
port.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
C0MPERS'
ULT|MATUM|

WASHINGTON, Aug. a. Com.
pers In his labor campaign has
written congressman demanding
their views upon "labor's bill of
grievances" sent to the president
He says he has received many re.
plies already and declares that
those not for labor will be treated
as against it.
No equivocations will be accept
ed. They must favor all of Cor.
per's demands or be fought by or.
ganized labor.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
OHIO DEMOCRATS
FOR BRYAN

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 22.-The
Ohio democratic platform agreed
upon today in state convention is
an unqualified Endorsement of
Bryan.
Tom Johnson was victorious In
the platform fight, the severe pro-
hibition plank being left out, as he
wanted.
During the nomination for school
commissioner the sergeant at arms
and police We're called before or
der was finally restored.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
WITH
LYNCHER

SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Aug. o.
Galbraith, who is being tried for
leading a mob that lynched three
negroes, was a witness in his own
behalf today. He established an
almost complete alibi. Every time
he evaded the prosecutors ques-
lions the crowd oheered and the
Judge broke his gavel trying to re-
store order.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
President DARES
FATAL Precedent

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 22.-The
president has decided to go out on
Admiral Evans ship, September
2S, TO see the shooting off Massa-
chusetts. The last time a presi-
dent was on board ship for tar
get practice it was President Tyler,
on the Princeton, in 1S43, and gun
exploded, killing two cabin of
ticers.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
FIGHT IN SPOKANE FIRE
Department

The trial of James Sullivan, a
fireman, will come up before the
board of fire commissioners Friday
morning, Sullivan last Saturday
attacked and beat Captain Fred
Grant OF Station No. 7. Only the
efforts Of other members Of the
crew stopped Sullivan from giving
Grant severe beating. There
has been bad blood betw cen the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

The city council still dallies
along about the disposal of the
steel bridge now on the Great
Northern cars at an expense to the
city OF $40 day. The council
met In committee of the whole last
night when there was opportunity
to do something definite about the
disposal Of this bridge, but it was
not even mentioned.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
BOAT FULL
OF BONES
(Scripps News Association)

VICTORIA, B. c.. Aug. 22.-Ac-
cording to advices received from
Carbanah Point, one life boat of
the wrecked steamer Valencia has
been discovered in cove near
there with eight skeletons In 1t.
The boat was found by two boys
whoy say the Indians knew of the
life boat months ago, but said
nothing, as they wanted to get It.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
TWENTY-Slx INJURED

BISBEE, Arizona, Aug. PA
palatial train on the Ell Paso &
Southwestern road of the Phelps
Dodge Copper company, was
wrecked seven miles from here this
morning near Osborne. The buff
fet and three passenger coaches
were turned over and destroyed by
fire. Twenty-six passengers were
seriously injured, none fatally.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

two men for a long time and the
fight resulted after heated words
between the two.
The trouble was reported to
Chief Harry Myers and he at once
suspended Sullivan pending an In
vestigation by the board. Last
night Commissioner O'Brien serv-
ed notice on Sullivan that he was
to appear for trial.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
SILVER PURCHASES

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-It is
announced today that the weekly
purchase of silver for subsidiary
coinage was 100000 ounces, at
80 and 20.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
BOTH READY FOR FIGHT

GOI4DFIELD, New, Aug, "a
Both Cans and Nelson are down
to weight today. From now on
they will only take enough exer-
else TO keey timber. Britt Is
anxious to meet the winner. Either
will meet him on winner take
all proposition any time after
Labor day.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
CHILDREN WILL HELP TO REBUILD
SAN FRANC|SCO'S BURNED SCHOOLS

buildings we're destroyed in San
Francisco, more than 400 teachers
were thrown out of employment,
over 10000 school children are
without school accommodations,
and to erect the needed new build
ings will cost over $4,000, 900"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
READY
TO TUMBLE

1t was a good thing the North
Howard street bridge was closed
TO traffic last week, as an examina-
ton of the structure previous to
commencing the work OF repair
had shown it to be five inches out
of line and most insecure.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
D0UBLE-HEADED
CRAZY DODGE

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-Thaw's
attorneys today decided to plead
emotional insanity. Evelyn Thaw
will be the principal witness. The
defense will try to prove Thaw in
sane when he killed White and
sane now.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
ANOTHER SHIP ASHORE

ROTTERDAM, Aug. 22.-The
steamer Amsterdam bearing
number Of American tourists went
ashore this morning 10 miles from
this city. The passengers were
landed.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
WILL GO TO PIECES

HONOLULU, Aug. 22-The Man
churia is still aground, all efforts
to float HEIR having proved unsuc-
cessful. Unless tloated speedily
she will UNDOUBTEDLY SO to pieces.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
TERENCE MCGEE BURIED.

The funeral of Terence MCGEE
of Wallace. Idaho, took place this
at the Church of Our
Lady of Lourdes, Father Verhagen
Interment was at Fair
mount. The miners union and the
Eagles were In charge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

BOGOTA, Aug. 22.-The cabinet
has declared Mendosa, former min
lister to the United States, a traitor.
He Is alleged to have revealed dip
lomatic secrets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
SCOTCH NOBLEMAN DEAD.

LONDON, Aug. 22.-The Earl Of
Leven and Melville. lord high COM
missioner of the general assembly
Of the church of Scotland, and
keeper Of the privy seal Of Scot
and, died today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
CAPITAL $4,000

Articles of incorporation Of the
Ben Hur Mining & Milling COM
pany were filed with the county
auditor today. The capital stock
is placed at $1,000,000. The incor-
porators are H. H. Hebert, Harry
Bibbins, J. G. Long, w. G. Estep
and S. P. Domer, all well known
Spokane men.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
SHAkEUP IN GERMANY.

BERLIN. Aug. 22.--An earth
quake today at Zeaborze, upper
Silesia, forced doors open and pic
lures fell to the floor. Inhabitants
fed to the streets.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
(Ber1pps News Association

VALPARAISO, Aug. 22.-Slight
shocks continue today and num-
Der Of fresh fires broke out.
Heavy rains at Santiago have
flooded the river and add to the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
HARTMAN
GATHERING
tscripps News Association,

SALT LAKE, Aug. 22.-Passen-
ger officials of the Hartman lines
will gather here Friday to adopt a
policy to conform to conditions of
the rate bill.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
Firms MAY TALK NOW

HELSINGFORS, Aug. 22.-The
ozar today signed decree grant
ing free speech to the Firms.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

IS RECALLED
(Scripps News Assoaia tion.N

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 22.-
1t is reported Kourapatkin has
been called to the capitol to re-
sumo the position of minister Of
war and to reorganize the army.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

CHICAGO. Aug. 22.-The chief
of police believes Stensland is real
ly located at Aguas Calientes. Re-
QUESTION papers are being pre-
pared.
Marius Kirkeby. director of the
defunct Milwaukee Avenue bank,
declares Stensland is arrested in
Mexico. A thousand dollars has
been subscribed to bring him back.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
MORE SHOCKS AND
FLAMES

suffering.
1t is thought that $50, o00,o 900 will
probably cover the loss. The esti-
mate of 1000 dead still holds. Sixty
thousand are dependent upon the
relief bureau.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22
REBELS WIN
VICTORY

HAVANA, Aug. 22.-The rebel
forces won a victory before day
light this morning. General Pine
Guerra attacked the rurale out
posts at Plnar Del Rio city and
drove them back to town. The in
surgents did not follow up, await
ing for reinforcements.
Guerra was captured in battle
later by so rurales. 1t is reported
that 10 were killed and 80 wound
ed. The revolutionists took San
Luis, a large town on the railroad.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 22-Central
American revolutionists are going
to join the Cuban rebels.
OYSTER BAY, Aug. 22.-The
president has received no official
information of the Cuban revolt.
He says this country is not hurry
ing pell nell into any revolution
and the Cuban government is pre-
sumed to be able to control. The
United States does not want to be
placed In the position of Selling
the first opportunity to rush into
Cuban trouble and emphatisize
necessity Of annexation. The pres
ident desires to convince the world
that the little republic is entirely
free and independent.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

CAPTURED

Ell PASO, Aug. PIT is report
ed that Banker Stensland has been
arrested at Aguas Calientes in
Mexico.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-08-22

MEXICO CITY, Aug. 22-Central
American revolutionists are going
to join the Cuban rebels.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-10-26
STANDARD OIL IS GUILTY
After 50 Consecutive Hours DELHI
Grafton a Jury so Decides.
Restraint of Tradc-Trial Marked
New Method of Procedure.

Findlay, Ohio. - BY the YER
dict Of jury the Standard Oil com.
pany of Ohio Is guilty of conspiracy
against trade in violation OF the Val
entine antitrust law OF Ohio. The
penalty Is fine of from $50 to $4,000
which may be repeated for each day
OF the offense or imprisonment off
from six to IL months.
The Standard Oil company OF Ohio
has given notice that II will file a
motion for a new trial. Under the
practice OF the court the defendant
has three days to put this motion In
form. The neyt step will be for the
court to iripose the penalty. The de-
fense will then take their bill Of ex-
ceptions to such rulings Of Judge
Banker as they have objected to the
circuit court Of the state. The ap-
peal from this court is to the supreme
court of the state by which tribunal
there is no doubt the issue will ulti.
mately be decided.
To the state, the suit, the verdict
and the ultimate appeal is important
because 1t initiates an entirely new
method OF proceeding against alleged
trade monopolies-that Is, by In
formation and affidavit instead of by
grand jury indictment.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-10-26

lake bottom ten miles long. Some
hundreds of thousands OF years ago
tranquil, shallow lake lay there,
steaming in bed Of dense vegetation,
for the climate was then like that of
Louisiana. All round great volcanoes
smoked and spit, ard their ashes sift.
ed down into this lake.
The ashes caught and held the In.
sects, and later discharges bedded the
fossils in rock. This rock now pro.
trudes all over the old lake bed.
masses OF shale which can be split
iLto sheets with ease. In between the
leaves OF shale are found the fossil
insects. and they show that the insect
tribe has been the most changeless of
all types.
Bees, beetles. spiders. flies, and ants
which lived before man appeared on
earth can all be instantly recognized,
and even their family told. Many ants
are found. all OF which must have
fallen into the lake In the marriage
fight. since the ant IL a land insect
and the workers are wingless.
Many specimens are 80 we'll pre-
served that they show even the hairs
on the insects body. The lake Is full
OF fossilized sequoia also and fossil
leaves and cones.