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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12
ARE AT WORK ON
new CHARTER
CITY CHARTER COMMISSION MEETS
I'm COUNCIL CHAMBERS LAST
NIGHT AND GO OVER VARIOUS
PROVISIONS IN THE CHARTER

The charter commission met again
last night in the city hall and went over
number Of provisions Of the charter
There were IA members present. and at
times the discussion was animated. Many
amendments were offered and these will
all lay over until the next meeting be-
fore any action is taken. fs 'iti
The following provisions were adopted
by the commission as read, without
change or amendment:
Chapter 2--Sections 3 A. o, 10.
Chapter 4-Section 20,
Chapter 5-Sections 80. 81, 80, 80, 80,
paragraphs 2. 3, 4, 9. I, s. o. 10, IL, IL
and l3 Of section 3S.
Amendments were introduced to the
following sections and will be considered
at the next meeting:
Chapter 2-Sections |, 2. 5. g. ~
On motion the whole Of chapter 8 was
made special order Of business two
weeks from last night. This chapter
relates to elections, the time, and man
ner of holding them. Several knotty
questions have arisen in this part Of
the charter, and it will require some
time to consider them properly. The
question of whether the city, providing
the time Of election is changed to the
same time as the county election, can
have its ticket printed on the same bal
lot as the county, was referred to the
Judiciary committee ms to its legality,
and to report.
Chapter 4--Sections 2T, 2S.
Chapter 5-Sections "a, 35, 81, 3S and
paragraphs and of section Ss.
Among the most important amend.
ments submitted was one providing for
municipal ownership of all public utili-
ties such as electric light plants, traction
lines, etc.
Another provided for the election OF
two city councilmen at large in addi-
tion to those elected from the different
wards.
An amendment to make the council.
mems term of office four years instead
of three as at present.
An amendment making the office of
city physician elective.
An amendment making the city elec-
tion occur once every 2 years, beginning
with the second Wednesday in Decem-
ber. McCue also gave notice of another
amendment at the next meeting in this
relation.
An amendment providing that an ap-
pointee to city Office, made vacant by
death or other cause hold over for the
remainder of the unexpired term.
An amendment giving the Mayor the
right to cast the deciding vote in case
Of tie in the city council vote.
An amendment giving the council the
right to make assessments for municipal
expenses amounting to not more than 2
per cent Il per cent is the present lawl !.
This amendment was introduced by City
Attorney Smith, and if made effective
would not necessitate the present system
of fines in order to keep the city in
stable financial condition.
An aRss lment to paragraph s Of sec
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Meet Tomorrow. The board OF direc-
tors of the Seamen's and Fishermen's
Friend Society win meet tomorrow even
ing at o'clock in the Office of R. NJ.
CASTOR. Every member is earnestly
asked to be present as important mat
hers are to be under consideration.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

He Pleaded Guilty. Sol. Mcconnell, a
lad of l6 years, living at Seaside was
arrested there yesterday upon charge
of theft in dwelling, he having entered
the room Of workman, friend of his
and stolen sum of money from the
clothing therein. He pleaded guilty, and
after a grave lecture by the court, was
given his freedom upon reserved sent
ence, and pledge to reform.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Why don't you have your work done
by the Eastern Painting q Decorating
Company. rs Ninth street, They do
the work cheaper, quicker and better
than any other firm. The Parker
House which Is being papersd and
painted from cellar to garrst 10 being
done by them. Go and inspect the work.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Bright eyes are an infallible index TO
youth. windows from which Cupid shoots
his arrows. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea makes bright eyes, rosy checks. Tea
or Tablets, IS cents. Sold by Frank
Hart.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Approve Work.--At meeting Of the
Astoria school board this week the board
approved the work which Is being done
In in draining the Mcclure school build.
ing property. Miss Reynolds and Miss
shively were reelected as teachers, and
the regular bills we're allowed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Install Officers. s.-The Astoria Labor
Council has installed the following Off
GERS to serve for the ensuing term; 7.
ID Soudan president; J. A. Berg, vice.
president; J, F. Welch, corresponding
secretary; Q. A. Dolan. guide; G, E.
Lancaster, guardian. A committee con-
sisting Of the following were named to
arrange for the proper observance Of
labor day; j. A. Berg c. A. Dolan, ]. L.
Moore, John Edwards, and 0. R. Peter
son. ~
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

In Seaside. Councilman Lebeck ami
family are in Seaside for few days
recreation. Mr.. Lebeck expects to com
plete the ocean pier at that place some
time this week.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

n. A. Acksrmsu. AL Bond g.. does al
manner Of texidsrny. furniture uphol
stsring, carpet cleaning and laying. mat
tress making . speciality and al wori
guaranteed.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Hotel Irving, corner Franklin avenue
aad Eleventh street. European plan;
best rooms and board ln the city ct rsa.
sonable prices.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

To Be a Cilizen.--Emil vaagcn, a ma
tive Of far Norway, yesterday made
formal declaration Of his intention TO
become a citizen Of the United States
In duo course OF time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Meeting Adiourns. The Water Com.
mission met last night and adjourned
out Of respect for the late bereavement
Of the president, Charles s. Wright, un.
III tho call OF the chair.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

How Do ! lock.-To really 500 your
sn'i a. others zee you, yet one Of those
new style mirrors at Hart's Drug Store;
oil prices. A new supply just received.
Il.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Pay water Rates.--Tucsday. July 10
ID the last day In which TO pay the water
rates and escape the 2b cents penalty
charged for being delinquent. 7-s.3t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Fine STUFF, There were 40 tons Of
fine Rosslyn coal passed through this
city yesterday via the "a. & G." railroad
for the government post at Fort Stevens
II was all solid, lump coal, and looked
very nice in its big polished diamonds
en- route. 1t is part Of the contract be-
ing filed by the Sanborn- Cutting Com
pany Of this city.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12


Open Bids Monday, Next Monday af.
ternoon the street committee OF the city
council will open the bids for the i'm.
provement Of Grand avenue between
Eleventh street between Franklin and
Harrison avenues. The improvements
will consist in putting in cement side.
walks and macadamizing the streets.
The estimate Of the city surveyor for
the GRIND avenue improvement is
$6o45,4O, and for the Eleventh street
work, $2ls4. The council will act on
the committees recommendations Mon
day evening at the regular meeting,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

The very best board to BE- obtained in
ths eity 10 At Tho 0eeident Hotsi.s
Rates very reasonable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Woman Suffrage. There win be
special meeting of the Woman Suffrage
Association at the Baptist church this
afternoon Immediately following the
meeting Of the W. CT. U. All members
are urged to be present as there is to
be election of officers in the Association.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Finnish Lutheran Sunday school pic
mic, September .. 1905, 10 Deep River.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Left For Denver.--Malcolm Barger OF
this city left last night for Denver,
where he will attend the Grand Lodge
Of Elks. representing the Astoria lodge.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

National Bicycle for sals .. orkwItr.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Slight Increase.-Fishermen on the
river report that during the last two
days the run of fish has been slightly
on the increase, and the big run is ex-
pected to commence in the near future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12

Funeral Today.--The funeral Of the
late Alice Wright will he held this
morning from the Grace Episcopal church
at l0.SO o'clock, Rev, William s. Short,
officiating. Friends Of the family are
invited to be present. The interment
will be in Ocean View cemetery.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-07-12
lERst TILES Or THE TOWN

Sea she'll souvenirs q, svsason's.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
Personal.

Howard Jandorf, of New York was in
town last Saturday.
DR.. and Mrs. w. L. Rowe, of Meyers
lie, Pa, We're here to see relatives last
Sunday and Monday. The doctor used
to hold that IN order to get ones name
Ill the JOURNAL one had to visit the
office, but with this week he abandons
that contention. He met the great
paper on the street and with evident
pleasure said 1.-THE Z. p. is looking well -
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
The Weather.

The Luray CNaD COu,jer has a
"weather- prophet contributor. and he
appears to enjoy considerable public con.
tldence. At any rate, he has been fore
casting with singular accuracy the alb
normal weather OF summer and fall.
His last prediction is
Venus will continue to hOl ! her grip on
the weather TIL the 9Th of November when
there Will be decided change for the better
This is i'll line with an inclination ON
the prophets part to hold Venus re-
spOnslble for the atmospheric vagaries
Of its current evening star period. But
1t Is now rapidly passing to the other
plane beyond the sun. Last evening it
had reached its "full-face" to the eartn
and November % it will pass 'umder"
the sun to Its 'mOruing' phase But
as Venus like Mercury, is always IL
"day-hght' planet, 1t is not easy to see
how its relations to the earth can at any
time affect the electric or atmospheric
conditions of the latter more than an.
other Yet COlnCldent movement and
apparent result seem to confirm some
connection between the two.
1t Is worthy of note that this year
the first snow fell before the first frost
When did this occur before? Not
within 10 years, writes in effect another
correspondent of the Iourjr,.
From Tuesday OF last week to Tues
day of this not ray of sunshine got
through the fog and cloud which over
hung these mountains.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
Railroad News.

The arrival and location of a corps of
surveyors and the recent purchase of Il
lot on Mt. Pleasant Hill have given rise
to the coming of the b. and O. r. as IA
sure thing.
Wabash route hereby still uncertain
Considerable speculation going but
nothing really knowu-So far as the
Wabash movement Is concerned. There
are those, however, who wonder why-if
the Georges Creek and Cumberland
purchase be IA fact, the Wabash cannot
utilize the Vale Summit elevation for
starting point across Great Savage, and
thus come close 10y Frostburg In this
respect 1t wonld seem to have an
achieved advantage over the b. and O.
But the latter Is represented here by il
number of surveyors, who are at work,
and enough has been accomplished to
indicate that the company, coming from
Pinto, will pass close to town on the
north side
With the Wabash on the south side,
Frosthurg would surely be Gin it.
Lut,r-The Baltimore .lucricnu of
Thursday had an article ON the subject
indicating that the Wabash would come
to Morantowu and then divergc directly
to IA crossing of Great Savage.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27

For the week corresponding with next
in 1876 the paragraphs below comprise
i'll part items of occurrence then new:
Dams mountain ON fire Thursday night,
November ,, 1876.
Rev. V. f. Schmitt laid pavement
AROUND the pastoral residence of st.
Mchael'S church.
Hon : William Walsh, democratic NOM
inee, and John Richie, ex-CongreSsman,
IS were announced to speak IN Paul's Opera
blouse Friday, November 3,
B Messrs. Marx Wineland, of Frostburg,
and johnson Collins, of Eckhart, lost goods
in robbery of b. and O, h. freight car
Saturday, October y.
Reported visitors to Centennial-R. r.
Sanner Mr.. and Mrs. Watson karr, George
Wehner, O. J. Moat, G. II. Wittig, Mr. and
Mrs. Samuel JeiIries and X. r. Hoblitzell
Largely attended republican meetings held
in Paul Opera House October - and 81.
Hon. 5 II. w. Hoffman, of Cumberland; A.
Il. Riddle, of Washington, ID. c.. and W. II.
koontz, of Somerset Pa, We're the speakers.
Monsieur Gascon, of Paree entertained a
great many FrOStburgerS Tuesday and We'd
neSday, October 81 and November l. He
was ballOoniSt. In the first ascension the
wind carried him 800 feet above MCCulloh's
Hill, beyond which he came down safely.
Next day the balloon caught fire during in
HutlOI anu lllt dSCtlll ldtl 10 De lllutIlnltelN
postponed, much to the big crowds dis
appointment.
HallOwe'e en- fun in Frostburg was Il terror
a band of youngsters eXtempOriZed Il reign
of terror, especially ON Bowery street, and
next day many windows had TO he repaired
Union, Mechanic and Broadway also suf
fered
AT the residence of James Kane this place
Miss Carrie q. johnson was married to Mr.
James +. Coulehan, the latter of Cumber
land, and the JOURNAL said that 1.-THE gooc
wishes of Il host of friends accompany the
fair bride into the new and bleSt estate
Messrs. Charles SOnnenberg and Thoma,
Farraday, living on Bowery, announced in
tention to prosecute the Hallowe en- depre
datorS.
David |" Lewis had his right hand badly
hurt by fall of coal in Blaen Avon min,
October 2G.
At Belair, Hartford county, Wednesday
October p, 1876 Miss Susie Fulton, of tina
place, was married to Mr.. J. p. Wesel o
Cumberland.
Halloween was observed in Homecoming
too, by bage-thruwing.
Rev +. Is. Reese married two I.onaconin.
couples-lueSday, October Il, 1876, Mrs
Maggie Craven to Mr. Richard Adams, an,
Thursday, October n, l>76, Miss Louisa 4
Nightengale to Mr.. Charles Bowden.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27

Ridgely Rcbckah Lodge, No, 3, l. O.
O. F., of Frostburg, celebrated their 10Th
Anniversary, Monday evening. 22d inst.
The Lodge held its regular meeting,
and at the proper stage Reuben Reed
delivered the address of "Welcome, "
creating much interest and merriment.
A. the close of the address the Lodge
adjourned.
Refreshments Were then served by the
committee in charge to large number
of guests from tables hountifully ladened
with the delicacies of the season
Miss Diana ERODE entertained with
several Rotations, which We're greatly
applauded.
Those present from distance were 9
sisters and 3 brothers, representing
Rebckah Lodge, of Hyndman. Pa, and
IL sisters and / brothers. representing
ColfaX Lodge, No. |, of Cumberland.
The occasion was Il most sociable one,
and all We're 10th to separate when home
going time came.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
The blessing of Ready Cash

Promptness in the payment of small
debts as well as large ones will con-
tribute at all seasons to the comfort of
everybody, but more especially now, in
the beginning of the year, when there
are few who do not have something to
pay or to receive. Money makes the
mare go" is an old provcrb, originating
very likely on the turf. 1t also makes
business 90 i'll all its departments.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
New Advertisements.
Bids Wanted

Of BeaII Hinh school
L hereby announce that they viii receive
Bids for Furnishing Coal to said school.
None but offers of BIG VEIN COAL Will he
considered, and the Mine from which the
Coal will be hauled must, therefore. be spec
flied. The rghtto reject all Bids is reserved
Bids must be filed with the Secretary on or
BEFORE saturday. November 3, 1905
q. 6. TOWNSEND
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27

a certificate of incorporation granted
the Warrington Real Estate and I'm
provemeut Company of Allegany coun-
ty. The company, otficered as follows,
will deal III real estate and develop
mineral lands:
PnSid,"t-.Iohn b, Wiliam.
&crr"fayH- William g. Rclgravc
Tr,d"ro,- Harry l.. Peycrv
Dircctor>-W William Davis. Robert Duncan.
w. NJ. kefauvre and NJ. C. Robinson
Three of the gentlemen are wellknown
hcre-MeSsrs j. b. Williams, of this
place, w. b. Redgravc formerly of
Frostburg, and Robert Duncan, of
Carlos,
The capital stock is 50 900
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27

TOWN AND VICINITY.
Word to the Police Force.

The JOURNAL is asked to call the par
ticular attention of the towns public
order officers to the depredations of boys
who are throwing Cabbages and other
truck at night on porches, against doors,
and sometimes through windows. Scv-
cra families have already been much
alarmed by this sort of disorder, and the
policemen have ii chance to make them
selves felt as useful force.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27

Ready cash is the one essential, and
when it circulates freely from hand to
hand in the discharge of obligations is as
much of blessing as the gentle dew,
which descends alike upon the just and
unjust. Therefore leash up and
help to make each other happy. Blessed
are those who pay promptly, because
they III their turn shall be paid,-Balti-
more sun.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
Thirty Years Ago.

For the week corresponding with next
in 1876 the paragraphs below comprise
i'll part items of occurrence then new:
Dams mountain on fire Thursday night,
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27

Ely Bios - Warren street, New York, on
receipt of ~ cents
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1906-10-27
THE"
Hardware and Stove Store
a Rigid CASH System ON and AFTER January 1, 10 oe
.em ON and AFTER January 1, 1906,

That system full force and satisfactory effect the only variance there
PLETELY the Unscientiic, ndiscrimnate Credit System.
The ea decreasing basis of profit growing of competition, and
book
keeping coupled with the great growing of conducting business
generally MAKE PUSUAN THIS COURSE ABSOLUTE NECESSITY
beg to remain heartily for ptoD Date Modern Methods of Doing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-01
STEAMER CITY OF BANGOR
10 Be Transferred Next Season to the
kenncbec Service,

me steamer city of Bangor now on
the R"%tnn-P cnobScot River line oC ,h.
Eastern Steamship Co., will RIM on
p"Sltt I" IA" steamer Ransom T.. Full
irf on the Bath EoSton line next sea
SON. placing the Krnmrbcc division III
me front ranks where il belongs. IN.
NY of Bangor is !; Very fine steamer
slightly smaller than the Fuller but
allowed the same number of passcn-
S"rs ard having accommodations
hrrihS and Statcr"oms for only few
less IMAM TN" l:ath-built steamer.
IN" city Of Bangor was built in
~" ana IS Of 1861 gross tons. has III
StittruoinS ana $50 bcrthS ana is AZ
lowed To carry 200 passengers. The
Fuller is 1862 gross tons. has IL stat.
rooms and 49, herlhs and is allowed
70 carry 100 Passengers.
with thes" two fine boats on the
iihe' the travel will lot b. SO much
confined to one boat rs has been The
case TINS season, tn" ma jority of peo-
PIE plcf"rlln% the Fuller to the old
i"h"nSc"t. III" P"nohscot. which ran
hef" inns summer, will probably be sold
ptlofr "il"thcr season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-01

at quite Il distance from the station
ANA while it Was standing there j n,.,,,
outside shouted to those on In. ,r,i,
that horse in one Of the cars had
been injured at which the men i'm tho
caboosc hurried out and up along the
train. to see what was the trouhre
Meeting one Of the men from anoth-
cr part of the train they We're ,o,,7
that there was no trouble M III u
they started to return TO their car A.,
they mounted the steps they fn,,nd
five or six young fellows on the ,I,t-
form and in the doorway, who crowdad
together to prevent the Augusta man
from entering.
Mr.. Webb was the first one m tba
steps, and was unable to gain an an
trance because Of the party On ~
platform crowding against him A.
ter him came Mr.. Dustin, and nc bo
was irving to work his WAY ,h,ou,h
the crowd one Of the men tried tn ,,nt
his hand in Mr.. DuStin'S pocket which
nut the latter wise instantly. ana ,,.ith
the remark that the man was = ,li.f
and a pickpocket. he gave the fellow, =,
riShl handler in the face that was :,
SiinGcr. and handed another ono tb.
same Kind uf an Offering. at which MA
San. jumped to The ground ana fil.,l
llp the track into tn. darkness IN,
as they went they sent back q show
or of rocks, one of which Struck M.
of The Augusta party ON the arm.
After the excitement had uuictcd
down somewhat IN" motive of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-01
STOPS ANY ITCHING.
Doan's Ointment Cures Eczema and
Itching PiIes-Aususta People Recon-
mend it,

one application of Doan's Ointment
STOPS any itching. Short treatment
cures eczema, itching piles, salt rheum
any skin eruption or skin itching.
IL is the cheapest remedy to use. be-
cause so little of it is required to bring
reiie1 ana cure. Here is Augusta tes-
umony to prove il:
Hon. S. w. Matthews, Commissioner
OF bureau OF Industrial and Labor
otatlstlcs, State House, and living at
western st, Augusta, Me, says:
In November, 1898 | gave Il statement
lor pubilcation recommending Doan'S
ointment, after it had cured me Of a
case or eczema which had annoyed NE
lor some time. | have no reason to
alter my opinion as to its curative
powers. / have not used it during the
SIX years past, for the simple reason
that l have had no occasion too. AS
Tar as | can STE. my cure has been
permanent. and it is with pleasure
that rt-cndorse the remedy ana adj
wise others to get it at Willis Il; Par
tridge's drug store
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Milburn Co, Buffalo,
States.
New York, sole agents for the United
Remember the name-Doans-and
take no other.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-01

The most awkward and ungainly
woman can lee tranformed into Il
beautiful. lovely creature if she has
the brain power to absorb the fact
that HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
will do The business. Tea or tablets
25 cents. Bowditch, Webster & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-10-01
WERE PICkPOCKETS.
Augusta Horsemen Meet Light Fin
qered Gentry at Skowhegan.

According to the story which some
Of the Augusta horscmen are telling
n PARTY Of them who We're coming
down from the Madison races Sltur-
day evening. came pretty near being
touched" by 4 gang of pickpockcts
soon after arriving Mt Skowh"gan.
The train on which the party We're
was 4 mixed train, ana some Of the
men had their horses with them. The
men We're riding in the cahoose. and
among others on board the car We're
W. s. Malcolm. F. NJ. Bowman. W. F..
Webb and Oscar Anderson of This city.
Charles Dustin Of PittSfield. Walter
Reynolds Of Winslow. ana Wallace
Jewell Of ShaWmut
When I'll" train atnpned NJ Skowhe-
gan it was down in the freight yard