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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
FIREBUG GIVEN TERM OF
10 YEARS IN SAN QUENTIN
Severe Punishment for Man
Convicted of Arson

Ststh A. Scott. convicted Of arson
was sentenced TO 10 years imprison-
ment by Judge Cabaniss yesterday.
Scott set fire TO the Offices OF the Thir-
~ Day shorthand college at Is Third
street of which he was manager. and
OF which Cora A. Williams was pro-
prietress. When the blaze was exttn-
qlished IL was found that turpenune
and linseed oil had been soaked all
over the desks and other furniture of
the school, There was & 5000 policy
on the property in the name OF Mrs.
williams.
The jury that convicted Scott rec
commended him TO the mercy of the
court Ten years Imprisonment was
the maximum until this year, but the
legislature at it's last session raised the
highest punishment 10 20 years In
sentencing Scott Judge Cabanlss said
he took into consideration the jury
recommendation, and Scott's previous
good conduct, but the crime was one
Of such enormity that punishment to
be proportionste must be severe
I intend 70 impose q penalty that
will give 81 frebugs to understand
that the law and this court will deal
severely with men convicted of this
ewful crime" said the Judge Nor am
] thus making q sea pegoat or a martyr
Of Scott. for had his purpose been &C
complished he would have jeopardized
human life destroyed much valuable
property and defrauded the insurance
companies
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
WEBB WILL NOT SUE
KMMON GINK0 BANK
Murasky Sustains Demurrer to
Petition for Writ of Mandate

Judge Murssky yesterday sustained
the demurrer Of Attorney General
Webb TO the petition filed by Lille Jacks
on. behalf OF certain creditors of the
Kimmon Ginko bank for G writ of
mandate compelling Webb 70 begin suit
for the appointment OF a receiver 10
take charge of the assets Of the Japan
ese institution.
Webb stated 10 the court that there
was a project on foot to rehabilitate
the bank. and he believed IL would be
10 the benefit Of the creditors not TO
force the concern into liquidation.
Webb also pointed out that July 1 the
bank commission would be thing of
the past and would be superseded by
the superintendent Of banking pro-
vided by the law passed at the last
session Of the legislature. He ad-
vised the court that in his opinion II
would be advantageous TO refrain from
action against the bank during the
remainder Of this month, and then let
superintendent Alden Anderson decide
what should be done
The sustaining of Webb's demurrer
means that the bank viii not be forced
into liquidation at present.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
WANT A REFUND OF
QUARTER MILLION
Local Shippers Seek Reimburse.
nent for Loading and
Unloading Charges

The California terminal lines have
to the interstate commerce commission
by Schultz, Hansen & Co. OF this city.
pertaining to the loading and unload
ing charge assessed by carriers in San
Francisco and other points In the state
1t is alleged in this complaint that
these charges are unjust. unreasonable
and in direct conflict with sections /.
and Is of the interstate commerce
law, as revised.
WAS FORMERLY FREE
They point TO the fact that prior to
the adoption of the present rule car
riers performed this service free at all
points in the state Of California. and
pray the commission for a continu-
ance of the former free customs and
separation TO the extent of the charges
which have been assessed under the
current rule.
The transportation companies will
contend that rates published In trans
continental tariffs cover only the cost
of transportation; and do not include
terminal expenses, such as switching,
loading and unloading charges, etc.
This case will be observed closely
by the shipping interests OF San Fran
cisco, as there is considerable money
involved in the decision which the
commission will have to render.
s25O,OOO INVOLVED
AT rough guess. il is said that
about $250.0o0 is involved In the sep
aration suit. that is in refundinK load
ing and unloading charges to shippers.
The charge assessed by the railroads
is 20 cents per ton for loading and I'M
loading, and the contention of the rail-
roads is that prior to the fire they
were not called upon by the shippers
to load or unload cars. only in excep-
tional cases. but subsequent TO the fire,
in view of the scarcity Of storage, cars
were being used as warehouses and.
therefore, it became necessary on the
part of the railroads to furnish stor-
age and load and unload cars in order
that they might have full service from
their equipment.
BENEFIT TO RAILROADS
This arrangement proved so bene-
fetal to the railroads. inasmuch as by
performing this service cars were re-
leased rapidly. that the initial lines, in
order not to be handicapped by a short
age in equipment following delays in
loading or unloading, decided to con-
tinue the practice at the minimum
charge of 20 cents per ton. The rail-
roads contend that this service can not
be performed by shippers at this fig
ure. and therefore the arrangement.
they assert. is not only beneficial 10
them. but also to the shippers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
CHANGE PROPOSED
SALOON ORDINANCE
New Regulations for Liquor
Traffic to Be Submitted to
Popular Vote
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

SACRAMENTO, June 22.-The saloon
ordinance drafted by the Capital City
home rule league is to go TO the people
in different form than that in which
it was originally drawn.
At an executive meeting of the gem
eral committee of 80 it was decided
to knock out the provision requiring
the annual renewal OF liquor licenses
on the ground that it might give a
leeway to the explorations of grafters.
The renewal of the bonds every two
years was substituted.
Only persons on the last assessment
roll will be allowed 10 sign a petition
for an applicant. Saloons in J and K
streets must face the street and gro
Gerry stores in which liquor is sold were
designated saloons
The saloon interests on the commit
tee made a strong effort TO take the
power of recommendation from the
chief of police. but it proved a failure.
The ordinance. with its new changes,
including hours OF closing and other
restrictions, was then unanimously
passed.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
TOMALTY RAISES NEW
POINT ON DEMURRER
Contends Book Altered Was Not
Filled or Deposited"

On the ground that the account book
in the city treasurers ONCE which
James c. Tomalty is alleged to have
falsifed was not filled or deposited"
with the treasurer. it was urged by
Attorneys stephen Y. Costello and
Herbert Choynski in Judge Lawlor's
court yesterday that the Indictment
was defective. Judge Lawlor will de-
eide the point, which is a new one.
today.
Tomalty was indicted under section
il3 Of the penal code. which makes III a
crime to alter or falsify any record
which has been fled or deposited in a
public Office
Assistant District Attorney O'Gara
argued that the law applied TO All
books and papers on file with a public
officer. whether they originated Inside
the Office or were brought In BY some
outside person.
The indictment accuses Tomaltv Of
having. by the addition Of the figure
4" made il appear that So sos had been
paid out Of the police court bail moneys
fund, whereas only $605 had been paid
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
UNITED RAILROADS
BACK OF CALKINS
Belief That Calhoun Guaranteed
Loan of Sl75,OOO by Bank
to Bankrupt Concern
Five Publications of Syndicate
Sold at Bargain Counter
Prices by the Referee

Stalking in the background during
the hearing in the Calkins Newspaper
Syndicate bankruptcy proceedings be-
fore Referee Milton J. Green yesterday
was the specter of the United Rail-
roads. and 81 was announced that a de-
termined effort would be made to
show that the traction company had
guaranteed the loan OF $4,000 made
by the Union trust company to the
defunct combination.
Attorneys for the banking concern,
however VIII make strenuous efforts
TO suppress any evidence of this kind.
Important incidents of the hearing,
also. were the sales Of several OF the
publications controlled by the late
syndicate. at prices which would be
termed bargains" II compared with
the different capitalizations.
SPECTER OF UNITED RAILROADS
Attorney Ehrman, counsel for the
Union trust company, strenuously OBJ
5ected 10 the cross examination of l.
W HeIlman Jr Monday. when Osgood
Putnam. attorney for numerous cred
stors Of the defuncT corporation, asked
the Union trust company official
whether or not the United Railroads
had guaranteed the loan to the Calkins
syndicate. Referee Green sustained the
objections at that time. and yesterday
Putnam gave notice that he would ap-
peal 10 Judge J. J. de Haven of the
United states district court for writ
Of review. directing the referee to al
low such inquiry.
Putnam is confident that if his petit
ton is granted he VIII be able TO estab-
lish the fact that the trust company
has ample security without the pre-
ferred pledge Of stock in the defunct
concern which it is endeavoring to
iiouidate. The petition viii probably
be filed today
Counsel for the Union trust com
panv during the proceedings yester-
day afternoon asked for an order from
the referee directing the sale of $4,000
shares Of stock in the Fresno County
publishing company. This went over
until Friday.
FIVE PUBLICATIONS SOLD
Five of the publications controlled by
me Callxins syndicate were sold at auc-
ton Yesterday morning by Referee
Green for the benefit Of creditors. The
publications and prices paid were: Or
chard and Farm: buyer, George C.
SaIch purchase price, S1.75o- Pacific
Miner: buyer. Henry Captain; purchase
rrice $4,000 Wholesalers and Re
1aners' Review. publication for the
liouor trade. buyer, Albert Crofton Of
Portland. for sl,700. Trade Journal;
buyer, Walter E. Dorm; purchase price,
$50. Truckee Republican; buyer.
Walter Z. Dorm: purchase price. $3.50
tamount protested by trusted.
No bids were received for the Pyth-
ian Chronicle or the Pandex OF the
Press.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
GOOD SCORES AT
BIG GUN PRACTICE
Targets Drawn by Army Tugs
RiddIed by Shells From
Preside Batteries

The subcaIiber practice at the Pre-
sidio Yesterday was successful-the
weather being clear and the ocean
smooth. The big guns at batteries
Lancaster Cranston and Godfrey were
all put in trial.
Colonel Frederick Marsh was in com
msnd and personally directed the mr.
ing. The targets were out in the
ocean-and were hauled up and down
by two of the army tugs. The prac-
tIce will be resumed today.
The new buildings to be put up at
Angel island for the recruiting camp
will be able 10 house 1000 men 1t
will be the largest recruiting station
In the United States. How soon the
work will be commenced depends upon
how soon the money is forthcoming
from the war department
Lieutenant Colonef Robert n Getty.
Seventh infantry, registered at depart
ment headquarters yesterday. He In
at the Jefferson hotel
Captain Edmund d. Shortlidge, sur
geon. United States army. retired. will
leave next week for New York TO pur-
sue his studies of medicine He viii
be accompanied BY Mrs. Shortlidge.
who was Miss Beatrice Fife, daughter
OF the late George s. Fife.
Lieutenant Arthur J. Lynch. Four
teenth cavalry. Camp Yosemite. has
been relieved from duty at that post
and will report for duty to Colonel
Lundeen at the Preside.
The transport Sheridan. with the
Twenty-sixth infantry on board. sailed
yesterday from Nagasski for this port,
via Honolulu
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
MARRIAGES

CUNNINGHAM-NfcGIL this city.
June IS. 1909, by the Rev. II. e. Milne, pas
tor California Street NJ. E. church. j.. s.
Cunningham and Emma l. McGilvery, both
of this city.
DUNSTAN- oakland Cal. June
is, 1909, by the Rev. George. A. Hough.
Ph. D., Francis p. Dunstan of Sacramento
and Emma @. Robinson of San Francisco.
FRoST-McMURTY-In this city, June 49, 1909.
by the Rev. George A. Hough, Phi. D.. Harry
W. Frost OF Berkeley and Bessie Jean Nc
Murty of San Francisco.
SAwA-MoRITA- this city. June 81.
1909. by the Rev. Father r. n. Pashkovsky Of
the Eastern Orthodox Catholic church. Yasu-
sada n. Fukasawa OF Fillmore, Cal. and Hide
A. Morita of this city.
UESTH0FF-SCHULE-I this city. June Is.
1909. by the Rev. George 4. Hough. Phi. D..
Fred j. Wuesthof and Isabelle Schulz. both
of San Francisco.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
FOUR HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ITALIANS LEAVE McCLOUD
Lumber Company's Plant Is
Running Full Handed

McCLOUD. June 22.-Four hundred
and nifty Italians have left the plant
of the McCloud lumber company since
they went on strike about four weeks
ago.
Three hundred Italians are still at
work and geo Greeks have taken the
places of those that left. All depart
ments of the conpany's plant are run
ming full handed.
Two hundred cabins. owned by the
italian strikers, have been appraised
and bought by the company at $35
ea
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
OBJECT TO TRANSFER OF
GOVERNMENT ENGINEER
Los Angeles Seeks to Have Cap
tain Fries Retained

Los ANGELES. June 22.-Ths va
rfous civic and commercial organiza-
tons of this city which are behind the
building OF harbor at San Pedro have
started q wave Of protest against the
action of the war department. az Wash
ngton in transferring Captain Amos A
Fries, government engineer in this dis
trict, to duty elsewhere.
Resolutions adopted today by the
harbor commission expresses regret at
the action OF the department and asks
that the order be revoked and Captain
Fries retained. The engineer is Landed
as guarding at all times the interests
of the people against corporations
operating lnimically to the public.
Senator Flint and Congressman Nc
Lachlan were wired requests TO exert
their influence with the department. to
have Captain Fries retained here All
Of the civic organizations of southern
California will be asked to support the
movement.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
CONGRESS ASSURES
YUBA IMPROVEMENT
Valley Residents Are Jnbilant
Because National Fund Is
to Be Used
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SACRAMENTO. June 22.-News from
Washington that the senate resolution
continuing in use the balance in the
appropriation fund for river and har-
Dor improvement had been passed by
the house, was hailed with joy in the
Sacramento valley, particularly along
the Yuba river. for it means that fully
S22S.000 can now be expended in the
improvement of the Yuba river as
originally planned.
When the appropriation was made
the state promised to meet the nation
half way in the matter. The balance
In the nations funds was $4,000 so
the state will have TO put up the same
amount. The work planned is cutting
off strip at Daguerre point. raisin g
barriers and building settling basins
for separating the debris.
The original amount set apart for
the Yuba river work was 100000, and
the $220.o0O represents the balance.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
TRIAL OF CONTEST FOR
MAYHEM FORTUNE BEGINS
Granddaughter of Minister Is
the Plaintiff in Case

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
SACRAMENTO. June 22-The suit
Of Florence Hardy OF Oakland for a
share of the estate of her grandfather.
Rev. Horace Allen Mayhem, opened for
trial before Judge Shields here today
and a bitter fight between the plain
tiff and her uncles. Frank and Charles
MAYHEM, and aunt, Mary T. Phipps, is
promised.
Mrs. Hardy alleges fraud and deceit
in her suit for a share of the STE, 900
Mayhem fortune, and claims that her
relatives are Withholding S15, 900 which
should fall to her.
The action is based upon the ex-
penditure of Rev. Mr.. Msyhew, a
frugal country minister, of $4,000
life estate left him by his wife.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
GLENN COUNTY WILL
VOTE ON "WET" OR DRY
Supervisors Agree to Call for
Special Election

WILLOWS, June 22.-By vote of
three to two the Glenn county board
Of supervisors today agreed to submit
to the voters at q. special election the
question Of whether the county shall
go dry or remain wet"
The anti-ealoon element has been
very active in a campaign for the clos
ing of all saloons in the county
The date of the special election has
not yet been set.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
VETERAN WRITER
CALLED BY DEATH
Maurice j. Coils, Well Known
Sacramento Valley News
paperman, Succumbs
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

MARYSvILLE. June 22.-Maurice ].
Coils, one of the best known news
papermen of the Sacramento valley, is
dead. The end came at the city hos
pitaL Paralysis was the cause.
Born in county Roscommon, Ireland,
55 years ago. he began studying for
the priesthood when he caught the gold
fever and came to California. Short
~ afterward he wrote number of ar
ticles for the MarysviIle Democrat and
later became a member OF the staff of
that paper retaining his position until
short time ago.
He was we'll known to almost every
person In Suffer and Yuba counties.
and had host Of friends all over the
state.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
FATAL ATTEMPT TO
CRAWL UNDER TRAIN
Aged Farmer Instantly Killed
Beneath the Wheels

MERGED. June 22.-Becoming impa-
tient because a long freight train had
blocked the road for some time, c. c.
Nelson, a prominent farmer, started
to crawl between two of the cars this
afternoon and was killed instantly
when the train suddenly started up.
His body was cut in two.
Nelson was 70 years of age and was
on his way to sanitarium in which
he was q patient.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23

invited to attend ths funeral today (Vednes-
SSsyl: az O'Clock a. m, from his late resi-
Of the Sea church. where a requiem hiEh
Sts Ss VIII os celebrated for the rsposs Of
Sa s,t sogl: commencing at $50 o'clock Inter
mene Holy Cross cemetery
MoRTON-In Alameda. Cal. Jupe % 1aOo
Edward Chase Morton. brother OF E. r. ana
=. Z. Morton. and father OF Julius W. Nor
months and % days.
The funeral (prfvats) win take place tonor-
from his late residence 1918 clinton avenue me-
Alameda Incarceration L o. o. P. cemetery,
MUSCLE this CITY. Juns n 100 rz,---
Mussto, dearly beloved son OF Joseph Missio
Ioving brother Of Bessie and Freddie Music.
ana randchtld OF Michael and Ross Music
native Of San Francisco. Cal, aged - vssy,
and months
Friends and acquaintances are resDartf,llv
invlIed 70 attend the funeral tomorrow (Thurs-
aay), June "a. 1903. at o'clock .. m from,
MS parents residence. is Midway street be-
tween Francisca and Bay. near stockton sfrsef
informant Italian cemetery.
NELSON-In this city. June D. 1909. Iouis.
beloved wife Of Charles Oscar Nelson. ana DE-
voted mother Of Elsa Nelson and Iovfny
sister OF Mrs Mathiida Johnson ana Iob5
months and II DAYS.
PRICE-In this eitv Ipns u fooa So
wife OF the late Thomas Price. and 5sa-i1 - -,
Ioved mother OF John and Michael Price ~ San
YorT e' civ ana , ars; Mary Roeney q New
Idna; New York and PennsylvaniG pspsrs
Friends and acquaintznces are rs-,.~, .
Iqlly invited TO attend the funeral todsv
~ tMeqanssdsyl az $50 o'clock a. m. ron
Der late residence. Wall street. thence -
81 Peter's church. where q solemn regni.m
nlgn mass viii be celebrated for the rancss
OF ner soul, commencing at . a. N. Interr,sn
Holy GROSS cemetery.
hosENBERG-Tn Mexico. June 81. 1909 M,rv
Jeanette, beloved wife OF Robert RoSsnb--g,
liam Rosenberg ~
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
sCHRoLL-In this CITY June 2f 1000 E-r.s+
Scnrou, dearly beloved son OF Erneat "a sod
botllda Schron, and brother OF Arthur S~hr,II
native or California. aged 3 years 10
months and IL DAYS.
Friends and acQuaintances are rs.nacte,u-
invited 70 attend the funeral services fo-Isv
tMednesdayl. at I O'Clock from the oarIor.
OF h. P Petersen. 1912 Post sfreaf 49,
hlAmore lnterment Mount Olivet cemetery
FO1GI-In Ross. Cal. June II 1909 Fred.r,rp
u Notgt. beloved husband OF Julie r. Voi~f
son OF Ceceia and the late John VOIrt s1d
orotner OF Ida, Cecilia. Margaret John scd
Seorge Vogt, native OF San Francisco
al. ageo ~ years member OF Seor,oie
mania club. e-e Ser-
Friends srs respectfully invited n .,...s
Ine funeral services tomorrow CTbnrsSsvS
June -, az 10 q. m. at the chanel ~ X
cray q Co., corner OF GearT and 6svtss,,....
streets lnteremnt private. ''~uei'
WlLDE-ln Alameda. CAL June u. 1000 A-oA4.
=: Wide, beloysd son OF Anton sDd r 49,
wide, native OF Minneapolis Mimi go
. years II months and 81 daTs (Nin1a,,aii.
"inn.' papers please eopy.)
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
SCHOOL TEACHER FACES
IMMORTALITY CHARGES
Father of Girl Pupil Declares
Instructor Unfit for Place
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

Especial Dspdtch 10 The Call
OROvILLE, June 22.-Charses of i'm
morality have been made against Ho-
mer g. Toms. head of the science de-
partment of the Oroville high school.
by j. B. Hardy. father OF one of the
girl pupils of the high school, and the
Orovflle high school trustees at the
next meeting viii make full inves-
LEGATION.
Hardy alleges that Toms associates
with persons of questionable character
and that he is unfit for this reason to
be in charge of a department Of a
public high school.
Toms denies the charges, and says
he will demand a full investigation.
Hardy will ask that Toms license be
revoked If the charges are proved.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
AUBURN RESIDENT is
DROWNED IN A DITCH
Body Found Half Mile Below
the Town
[SpeeioI Di.pateh 10 III CaIIl


AUBURN, June 22.-The body Of Will
liam Coddington, an old resident OF this
county, was found today in the South
Yuba ditch half a mile below his home
near this city. Death had been caused
by drowning.
Coddington arose early this morning
and went to the garden 1t is believed
that in crossing the ditch on a plank
he fell in and was unable to eXtricate
himself.
He was 81 years old and native of
Michigan. wife. two sons and a
daughter survive.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
PISTOL EXPERT DENIES
SHOOTING AT FRIEND
Asserts Story of Attempted
Murder Is GroundIess
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
RED BLUFF, June 22.-David West
who is under arrest charged with
shooting with intent to kill at Henry
Strong because the latter refused to
drink with him. denies that he fired at
STRONG. He declares that he shot at
rabbits along the road. He SAYS that
If be had fired at Strong, as Strong
claims, Strong would have evidence of
IT, West claims to be one of the best
shots in the county.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
CARTER SENTENCED AND
THE JURYMEN SCORED
Judge Thinks Life Imprison-
nent Inadeuuate

SACRAMENTO. June 22.-Floyd v.
Carter was sentenced to life imprison-
ment in San Quentin today for the
murder of his wife. In passing SEN
tence Judge Hughes scored the jury
for not returning more drastic yer
dict than murder in the second degree
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
Notable Deaths

EDWARD JOHN GREGORY, ARTIsT-Great
Mario, Eng. June 22.-Edward John Gregory.
r. A.. president Of the Royal institute OF
painters in water colors, died here today.
He was born in 1850.
WILLIAM LoEFFLER. CHICAGO POLITICIAN.
Chicago, June 22-william Loef1er, former
clerk of the city and for years prominent in
Democratic politics died today in the Hen
rotin memorial hospital. where he had been
Ill for several weeks.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-06-23
BODIES OF STUDENTS
RECOVERED FROM RIVER
Remains of Arthur Menzies and
John Canbray Found

REDDING. June 22.-The bodies OF
Arthur L. Menzies. student at the
state university. and John Cambray, a
Stanford student. were recovered from
the river today. Menzies was drowned
at Heroult in. the Pitt river June g.
While taking his body from the water
that of Cambray. who met the same
fate June 2 while swimming in the
river 20 miles farther UP. was also dis
covered.