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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

Brissee left his home in Fitchburg to
go to Alaska and that he was provid-
ed with funds by the proceeds of a
mortgage upon the home which was
owned by her and mortgaged by her.
She set forth that during the month of
June, 1900, Brissee caused to pc sat
to her from Alaska a sum of money.
Since the month of July, 1900, she
claimed, no information or tidings of
his whereabouts have come to her Or
10 her family and friends although
diligent effort was made to locate
him. She avered that all assessments
and dues levied upon her husband
were paid by her.
More than seven years have elapse d
since Mrs. Brissee heard from her
husband and after stating the facts
10 the defendant she made a claim
for the death benefit. The defendant
declined TO pay the benefit or any
part Of it or to levy an assessment
for the payment of it without adiudi-
cation by a court: declined to pay
upon presumption of death but only
upon direct and affirmative evidence
of the fact of death.
Found at San Francisco.
The case was placed in the hands
of the ThieI Detective Service com
pany at San Francisco and an oper-
ative of that company located
! Brissee in that city September last.
/ Among the statements made by
brissee to the operative are the fol
lowing, according to an affidavit
sworn to by the operative:
He left his home at F'itchburg in
February, 1898, and went to KIondike.
from there he went to Australia
where ne lived in Sidney and New
Zealand for four years. Leaving Aus
tralia be went to Seattle and resided
there until May, 1908. He next located
| at San Francisco and engaged in the
restaurant business at 623 Third
street. He sold the restaurant re-
! Gently and went to work as a porter
in the Golden Eagle hotel at 253
Third street, where he was still en-
ployed when the detective called
upon him. After some difficulty the
detective persuaded Brissee to come
10 the office of the Thiel Detective
Service company and make a state
ment in the form of an affidavit
Provides for Family.
Brissee stated that in case Of his
death since leaving home he had pre-
pared papers and left them among
his effects by which any one finding
them could get particulars as to his
relatives. what disposition he wished
made of his remains, his insurance,
etc. He claimed to have heard that
his wife had said that she did not
care to see him any more and that for
reason he did not write to her and
| let her know of his whereabouts. He
told the detective that he did not
care to keep his insurance up but
that his wife could do so at her own
option, and wanted her to get the ben
efts in case of his death.
Brissee- stated that he would stay
in San Francisco for the next two or
| three months and would then proba-
/ bly return to the Wisconsin state fish
hatchery at Fitchburg and work for
| Superintendent James Nevin, under
whom he claimed to have worked pre-
viously. As TO his health Brissee said
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
CONNECTICUT.
Tafts by 25.0OO.

New Haven. Nov. 4-Tafts plural
ivy in Connecticut exceeds $4,000.
Eney, republican. for governor has
$4,000 plurality. The republicans
carry the complete state ticket. All
five republican congressman are re
elected
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

( d. rnocrats lost the eleventh Pennsyl
vania 10 the republican nominee,
Henry w Palmer. The republicans
also regained the third Wisconsin dis
trict, which was lost by Joseph w.
i3abcock two years ago. Babcock
was defeated by James w. Murphy,
and Murphy now goes down before
Arthur J. Kopp, republican. 1t seems
quite certain that republicans will
again control the house, and as far
point to small increased republican
majority in that body.
Later returns indicate the election
of two republicans from North Caro-
lima in place of two democrats. An
nouncement is made of the reelection
of Mr. SIemp from the ninth ViTginil
district He will again be the only re-
publican in the Virginia delegation.
Congratulations from Sherman.
New York.-Chairma Hitchcock of
the republican national committee at
s o'clock, received the following from
James S. Sherman, republican vice
presidential candidate:
please accept congratulations and
thanks for the zeal and wisdom with
which you have conducted the cam
paign so successfully concluded
Taft and ChanIer.
Utica. \. Y, Nov. 4.-Complete,
Taft 7,7O1, Bryan 6,719, Hughes 1915,
Chanler 1882.
chanler Beats Taft in Buffalo.
Buffalo, Nov. 4.-1O6 districts out of
109 indicate a plurality in the city OF
4.579 for Taft and 4,9O8 for Chanler.
At Over 100000.
New York City-New York repub-
Iicans now estimate Taft's plurality
in the state at over 100000.
Papers All Say Taft.
New YOrk.-The New York Times,
World, Herald and Brooklyn Eagle an
DOUDCt the SltCIiOu Vi L dlI.
Hughes a Big Winner.
New York, 1870 p. m.-Hughes
plurality in the state probably is
900.
Nebraskans Loyal to Bryan.
Lincoln. Neb., Nov. 4.-Bryan prob,
ably has carried the state by 5000.
ad Vermont
In Bryan's Own State.
Omaha-35 precincts out of "a iii
Omaha. Taft 6,992, Bryan G,217.
South Complete, Taft 1896,
Bryan $3.50.
Bryan Sweeps 1t.
Nebraska will give Bryan 8,5t2 plu-
ralit'.
17o,Cn1 for Taft.
Chicago, Nov. 4-Indications now
are that Taft has carried Illinois by
10000. Deneen is elected by approx
imateIy 100000. The legislature
which elects senator. will be strong
ly republican.
The plurality in this city is esti-
mated at 1900.
Taft Sweeps Chicago.
Chicago, Nov. with 291 pre-
cincts to hear from out of Chicagos
1860, Taft has 15O,955, Bryan 1854
This indicates that Taft will carry
this city close to the total vote of
208,689 which it gave Roosevelt four
years ago.
Some lib out of 1860 districts in
the city of Chicago indicates a plural
ity for Stevenson, dem, of 1000,
Safely Bryan.
Savannah, Ga. Nov bryan car
ried Georgia. but returns indicate a
larger Taft and Watson vote than
generally expected. OF the $500 votes
in this CChatham) county, 1900 were
for Taft.
Easy for Cummins,
Des Moines, Nov Fifty pre-
cincts outside of Dies Moines show a
net loss to Taft from the pIuralities
of 1904 of 2,739. The same ratio Of
loss will give Taft the state by 10000.
In IS precincts Cummins for sen
ator gained 1856 over his vote in the
June primaries when he was defeated
by Allison. This indicates that Cum
minis will defeat Lacey by 10000 or
more.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
BY 10000.

New Haven. Nov 4.-SiXty-twO
towns out of 16S indicates Taft plural
ity of 10000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

Mr. Bryan was very confident of
success. He refused to tam. Taft
expressed much qualification over the
result
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
GIRLS LEAP FROM
HIGH WINDOWS
PANIC AMONG DRESSMAkERs IN
CINCINNATI SKYSCRAPER
DURING FIRE.

Cincinnati, o., Nov 2.-Panic Sat
urday afternoon that was increased
by the sight of bursting fire nose,
caused several girl employees of of,
fees in the eleven-story Neave build.
ing at Fourth and Race streets to leap
from the windows. At least eight of
them were hurt, several seriously
One of the firemen was also badly in
jured.
The fire started on the sixth floor,
the flames soon bursting from the
windows. Five times the hose burst
and this sight added to the panic of
the girls who had appeared at the
windows and as high as the eighth
floor, many of them could be seen
preparing to leap when the firemen
arrived.
The corner is one of the busiest in
the retail section and the street was
quickly clogged with the crowd so
that for time there was difficulty
in fighting the fire.
Miss Louise Boutet. a dressmaker
employed on the tenth floor, leaped
from a window on that floor to an
adjoining roof on the fifth floor and
was badly hurt.
Fire Quickly Subdued.
Heroic work on the part of the fire
men brought the fire under control
within few minutes and the panicky
occupants of the building were then
brought out TO safety.
Names of the Victims.
Most of the injured suffered from
contact with the flames, although
several were cut by broken glass.
Among those hurt were:
Irene Lucias, painfully burned.
Marie Marty, burned and cut.
Hilda Doeler, burned
Charles Weiberding, burned.
Louis Pudten, fireman, badly hurt
by fall from second story.
Miss Hollander, forelady in dress
making rooms, badly burned.
Anna Bohlander, badly burned.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

gives Taft 4.3l0, Bryan 1881, David
son Ali, Awkward 1871 and Cooper
.429S. Kull is elected as assembly
man.
Aytward Close to Bryan.
Whitewater, Wis.-Whitewater city
and town give Taft GIG, Bryan 367,
Davidson 58S Awkward 81. Cooper
received 500 against Moehlenpah's
289 for congress. Kull, republican,
carried the county for the assembly.
Weisse Alone Saw, d.
Sheboygan. Nov At is practically
certain that every republican candi,
date in Sheboygan county Will be
elected. Everything was swept with
Taft. Weisse is the only democrat to
be elected.
Strong for Democrats.
Jefferson, Nov. Jefferson county
gives Bryan a plurality Of 1850
Jones. democrat. carried the county
for congress by 1900 All demo-
Gratis on the county ticket were elect
ed
Taft and Davidson Winners.
Alma Center, Nov. 4.-DavidsOn %,
Awkward IS, Taft II. Bryan 30 The
county is for Taft and Davidson.
"RiH' and Jim" by 1900.
Eau Claire, Wis. Nov. Estimates
are that Taft and Davidson each car
ny Eau Claire county b. 1900. Lay
cock republican, is elected assembly
man in the first district. The second
district is doubtful Thomas, republi-
can state senator carried the county.
Lanalade County For Taft.
Amigo, Wis. Nov. 4.-15 precincts
out of % in Langlade county give Taft
1904, Bryan $50. Davidson l.21S. AyI-
ward 926. The congressional candi-
dates are running the same as on the
state ticket. Wright. representative
for the senate, and Reader, represen-
tative for assembly, ran with the gov
ernor The county ticket is divided
All constitutional amendments were
carried by a good majority.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
Richmond Strong for Bryan.

Richmond. Va, Nov. 4.-Returns
from Is out of 100 counties in Viz
ginia indicate a substantial but a re
duced majority Tor Bryan. The vote
in Richmond city was: Bryan 4127,
Taft las.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
ZEPPELIN CRAFT CIRCLES LAKE.
Several Women, Including Daughter,
Passo gers in the FLIGHT

Passo gers IN the Flight.
Friedrichshafen, Germany Nov. g.
Count Zeppelin made a successful trim
in his new airship yesterday around
the lake of Constance. He was accom-
panied by several women. including
Duchess Vera of Wurtemberg and his
own daughter The airship was aloft
for one hour.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

Superior, Nov 4.-Complete re
turns in the city of Superior give
Taft 2,628, Bryan 1887, Awkward
1853. Davidson 2,259. The entire re
publican county ticket is elected.
Lenroot majority in the eleventh
district is about $4,000. according TO
the estimates at the local headquar-
t~rs- Lenroot received 3,025 in the
city to 1,476 for Konkle. Both re-
publican assemblymen from Doug
las county were elected by big ma
jorities. The returns from the pre-
cincts in the county outside of the
city are incomplete. 1t will increase
the republican majority. Taft will
have at least 1900 majority in Doug
las county and Davidson about 1000.
Lenroot's majority in the county may
reach 1000. ROosevelt's majority in
he city was 2 564.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

Men who borrow trouble seldom get
out of debt
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
Wisconsin in Landslide.

Madison. Wis, Nov. 4-Taft and
sherman carried Wisconsin by 10000
and Governor Davidson, republican, is
reelected by a plurality close TO
TatJ's. Republicans elected nine
ON of eleven congressman, the dem
ocrats one with one. the fourth. in
doubt. The legislature Will be over
whelmingly republican. Ex-Speaker
Ekern, running as an independent re-
publican, was defeated by Twesme
regular republican, for the assembly
in Trempealeau county. 1t was a
great and dramatic contest. Govern
or Davidson spoke in the county for
Twosme and Senator La Toilette for
Ekern. In Sank county two repub-
Gcan assemblymen are defeated by
rwO democrats. a result presumably
due 10 stalwart cutting.
In the Superior district ex-Speaker
Lenroot who defeated J. J. Jenkins
AT the primary, is elected by a great
majority of perhaps $4,000.
The indications are that the legis-
lature, while strongly republican. will
contain a considerably larger proper
ton of democrats than two years
ago. Dr.. Frank Smith. rep. defeats
E. r. Elver in this district
CONGRESS.
Washington. Nov. up TO mid
night definite reports had been re,
ceived from 207 congressional dis
tricts out of a total OF 391. Of these
l19 showed the election of republi,
cans, IS of democrats. In the entire
list there are only two changes of po-
itical complexion, and both were ia
vorable to the republicans. The
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

chusetts by 100000 and that Draper.
republican, has been elected governor
by $4,000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
Taft's 90.
Lenroot's Heavy Vote.

Boise City. Nov 4-Taft has the
state by 5000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
Taft Two IL One

EIkhorn. Nov. 4.-Walworth county
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
Maryland in Doubt.

Maryland in Doubt.
Baltimore. Md. Nov. AT IL p
m. the republicans claimed Maryland
by 5000 TO 5000.
Taft's by 81 500.
Portland, Me. Nov. 4.-Maipe gave
Taft au estimated plurality Of 1880.
Bryan Far Ahead of Parker.
indianapolis. Nov. 4.-Sixty election
precincts-out of 3,245 in Indiana
Taft 1858. Bryan 1854. The same
precincts 1904-gave Roosevelt S,563.
Parker 6,S19.
New York. Nov. 4.-State Chairman
Goodrich of Indiana telegraphs the
republican national headquarters
that Taft carried Indiana by $4,000
More Congratulations.
Cincinnati. Nov. PARKER and
Roosevelt have telegraphed congrat-
ulaJiOns 10 Taft.
May Be Democratic.
Columbus. O., Nov. THE result
on the governorship is very close. Up
to 1890 reports from part of the
state give Harmon, democrat, q lead
of only about 50.
DELAWARE.
Republicans Claim $500.
Wilmington, Del. Nov. General
T. Coleman Du Pont, republican state
chairman. claims Delaware for Taft
by $500 plurality.
100000 for Taft.
Boston.-The Globe, democratic, an
nounces that Taft has carried Massa-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
Easy for Cummins.

Des Moines, Nov. FIFTY pre-
cincts outside of Dies Moines show a
net loss to Taft from the pluralities
of 1904 of 2,739 The same ratio of
loss will give Taft the state by 10000.
In IS precincts Cummins for sen
ator gained 1856 over his vote in the
June primaries when he was defeated
by Allison. This indicates that Cum
minis will defeat Lacey by 10000 or
more
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

Baltimore. Md. Nov. AT Il p.
m. the republicans claimed Maryland
by 5000 TO 5000.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05
DELAW ARE.
Republicans Claim $500.

Boston.-The Globe, democratic, an
nounces that Taft has carried Massa-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-11-05

gives Taft 1910, Bryan 1881, David
son Ali, Awkward 1871 and Cooper
298. Kull is elected as assembly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09

uTAyrED-sscond band baxs and bufiap;
Wv sny k,Dd, sPy S &osp 90 H,es.
m0nd, Va
June q. Iss-iov
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
Distressing Accident.

A very distressing accident occurred
yesterday morning at Dufields, when
son of G. D. Hofimaster, about ten
years Of age, was run over by thresh'
ing machine. Oorbin Blackboard 8
threshing outfit was moving along the
road, and several small boys were rid.
ing on the tongue of the thresher be-
tween the engine and the machine.
The Hofmaster child either jumped or
fell from his place, and before he
could get out of the road the wheels Of
the thresher had run over him. One
of his legs was dreadfully mangled, the
flesh being torn loose and the bone
broken, and he was also very badly
bruised about the hips and body. DR..
Perry was summoned and rendered
surgical attention, but the little fellow
was so badly hurt that his recovery is
uncertain.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
The New Lutheran Church.


Workmen are engaged this week in
setting up the pews in the new Luth.
eran church, and the electric light
fixtures are also being put in place.
The pews are furnished by the 81. @.
Vaught Company, of Parker, Indiana,
and are beautiful and substantial seats
of dark golden oak. The pew ends
are massive and very handsome, With
deep Gothic panels, in harmony with
the architecture Of the church. The
seats are of modern design and very
comfortable, and are arranged in semi
circular form. We have not often
seen az handsome furniture in this
part of the country. The electric
light fixtures are furnished by the E.
F. Brooks Company of Washington.
The lighting system is unique and
effective. There ls no chandelier in
the auditorium. The light is fur
nished chiefly from meridian lights in
the ceiling, while beautiful brackets Of
brushed brass adorn the side walls.
The Sunday School rooms are lighted
from chandeliers and wall brackets.
Two wrought.iron lanterns hang at
the main entrance.
The dedicatory services will be held
the week from August I'd to 9th. On
Sunday morning, August I'd, the me-
mortal windows will be unveiled with
appropriate services and the sermon
will be delivered by Rev. ]. l. Miller,
D. D., pastor of the church from 1850
to 1866. At night the sermon will be
preached by Rev. D. NJ. MOser, an
other former pastor, now of Schuykill
Haven, Pa. Monday night sermon
will be delivered probably by Rev. DR..
E. K. Bell, of Baltimore Tuesday
night Rev. VIM. J. Smith, of Bloom,
Va, will preach Wednesday night
the sermon will be by Rev. E. L.
Folk, of Middlebrook, Va. on Thurs
day night there will be an organ and
song recital by distinguished musicians
from. Washington Friday night Rev.
L. L. Smith, D. D., Of Strasburg, pres.
ident of the Virginia Synod, will
preach ; Saturday night the service
will be conducted by Rev. @. q. Rock
ey, former pastor, now of Waynes-
boro, Pa. On Sunday morning, Au-
gust 9th, the dedicatory sermon will
be delivered by Rev. ]. A. Morehesdr
D. D., president Of Roanoke College at
Salem, Va, and other interesting SER
vices will be held during the day, In
Guiding sermon at night.
The Lutherans will keep open house
during dedication week, and it is hop
ed that friends Of the congregation
from far and near will attend the SER
vices, which will doubtless be very in-
teresting.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
shepherdstOVn School Affairs.

The Board of Education of Shep.
herdstown district met in regular ses-
sion this week and transacted the
business required by law. The mem
bers of the board are E. q. Reinhart
president and W. L. Herr and r. T.
Banks commissioners.
Harrison Schley was reelected Sec
rotary. 1t was ordered that the
school term should be fixed al nine
months aud that not more than eigh
teen teachers be employed in the dis.
trict. Salaries are fixed at $45 for
No. l certificates, $40 for No 2, $50
for No. 8, and SIS for principal of
the graded school.
Instructions were received from the
Attorney. General stating that pupils
from Maryland could not be received
in the public schools except upon the
payment of tuition.
Teachers for the Shepherdstown
Graded School were elected as follows,
the election Of principal being defer.
red until subsequent meeting:
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
Notice to Contractors.

The Beard Of Education Of MiddleWzy
District wants bids for the construction
Of frame school-house at Middieway.
Bids to be in by July 20, 1908. For
plans and specifications, apply to
J. w. STRIDER, Secretary
Route No. l, Kesrneysvillo, W. Va.
July 2, 1908 -3w
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
Real Estate Sold.

Real Estate Sold.
States Attorney Mason, as trustee,
sold the real estate of A. L. Ander.
son at public auction on Friday morn
ing. Tracts one and two, the former
containing 81 acres improved by q
dwelling and carriage factory, and
the latter, 90 acres with improvements,
were bought by Mrs. 5. E. Hsimer, Of
Washington, the first at $50 per acre,
and the second at $4S per acre. A
small tract of nine acres, at Middle
way, was bought by N. R. Roberts at
$25 per acre.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09

The function of the kidneys is to
strain out the impurities Of the blood
which is constantly passing through
them. Foley's Kidney Remedy makes
the kidneys healthy. They will strain
out all waste matter from the blood.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy and it
will make you well. HIPS Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09

Near Omaha, Nebr., the other day
aparty oftramps caught 7. G. Roberts,
a railroad brakeman, and pulled eight
of his teeth for the gold that was in
them.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09

Under the new law, the terms OF
all trustees expired July lst. The
board filled the vacancies by appoint
ing the following trustees in the sev-
eral sub.districts:
Sub-district No (colored SCHOOL,
Jacob Wintermoyer three years, N. K.
Spohn two years, Edward Hill one year.
Sub-distrlot No. 2 (Reinhart's)
Holland Moler three years, T. J. Hof
man two years. w. J. Knott one year.
Sub-district No. 3 (Uvilla)-C. G. No
Ter three years, D. 7. Nichols two years,
7. % Link one year.
Sub-district No 4 (Duftields) 7. J.
Link three years, Walter Hartman two
years, Newton Snyder one year.
Sub-district No. 5 (Edgewood)-H. c.
Marshall three years, J. NJ. Osbourn
two years, R. A. Hammond one year.
Sub-district No. (Oak Groye)-W.
P. Mcdonald three years, F. r. McQuil,
kin two years, G. II. Whiting one year.
Sub-district No. 7 (Shepherd's)-W.
J. Foutz three years, Luther Vickers
two years, w. S. Myers ore year.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09
Desirable Property
FOR SALE.

No. los. The undersigned offer for
sale the desirable property Ia shepherds.
town known a. the straw board Mill
property, on the Potomac river at the
north end Of the town. The property
consists OF between nine and ten acres
Of land, on which are four buildings.
As follows A one-story stone building,
with ventilator, l20r30, Q three.story
stone building 70r24, two dweiiing-
houses, large stable, about 6OxIo. corn
crib. etc. About three acres OF this
land Is on q bluff overlooking the Poto-
mac river, afording fine view and Of
fering a beautiful site for Q summer
home or hotel. The price 10 = very rea-
sonable one-only . fraction OF the cost
Of the property. For particulars cali
on or address,
Shepherdstovn, w. We.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1908-07-09

A few days ago 76 federal prisoners
were taken from the Moundsville pen.
itentiary to the government prison al
Leavenworth, Kansas.