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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
$4,000 GIFT
TO CHURCH
Announced Today at the Cen
tennial Of the Church
AT ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER
Charles H. Morse Of Chicago Made Gen
erous Donation, to Be Known
as the John Morse
Fund.

St. Johnsbury, Sept. 2.--At the close
Of the Rev. Edward +. Fairbanks ad.
dress at the centennial celebration Of
the Congregational church at ST. Johns.
bury Center to-day the speaker surprised
the audience by announcing that Charles
II. Morse OF Chicago has deposited sl0,-
600 in the Passumpslc Savings Bank. tie
income Of which Is to be applied for
ministerial support and II preaching
shall ever be given up, that the sum
shall revert to the heirs Of 1Ir. Morse.
This gift will be known as the John
Morse fund
The following was the program Of the
observance this forenoon.
Organ prelude
Welcome, pastor.
Prayer, Rev. L. G. French, Lyndonville
Historical address. Rev. Edward T..
Fairbanks D. D., pastor 81 the church
ls6s. 1874.
Greetings from Caledonia County asso-
citation. Rev. W. c. Clarke, registrar
Lyndon,
Hymn.
Benediction.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
MAY LOSE JAIL.
Bennington Building Has Been Declared
Unsanitary.

Bennington, Sept Assistant Judges
of county court Norman b NIattison OF
glastonbury and Clifton B. Kent OF Dor
set are in town attempting 10 unavel
the complications arising out Of the re-
cent inspection and report Of the state
board Of health in relation TO the eoun-
ty building containing the court house
aud jail. Judge Kent has just returned
from the health officers school at Mont
pelier where he consulted the attorney
general and the president of The board
aud from whom he gained informs ton
that puts the county in a trying posi-
< tion
In its report the state board unre-
servedly condemned the present county
building, particularly the Jail, and made
Recommendations that would require
the building Of new structure. No
order was made at the time the report
was issued, but IN his conversation with
the officials at Montpelier, Judge Kent
was given 70 understand that if steps
were not taken soon to remedy the nm
sanitary conditions the county Is likely
IN the near future To be debarred from 1
further use Of the building for present
purposes
As the eoAnty Judges are unable to
expeHd more than 5000 I'll q single year,
according to law, it is utterly impos.
sihle for them to meet the recommends.
tions Of the board and they are now
devisine plans whereby other rooms
may be rented for the use 81 the county
clerk and the Judge Of probate and the
transferring of all prisoners At present
in jail and those who are sentenced In
the future to the house OF correction AZ
Rutland
By securing from the governor an or
der to permit the transferring Of prison
les to Rutland aud the use Of some 9th
Ter quarters for the county clerk and
Judge of probate. the Judges are hoping
70 secure from the state board of health
concessions that viii permit the use OF
the court room during the coming De-
cember term OF court and 10 tide mat
tiers along until the next legislature Is
in session.
a bill TO provide for the construction
of new court house and jail here was
passed BY the legislature OF 1908 but
the referendum feature permitted The
rejection BY the voters Of the county at
the last March elections.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
WELCOMED HOME.
Mrs. James Mcdonald Of John Street
Was Greatly Surprised.

was 1Ieauy surprised.
After three months visit to her for
mer home in Scotland, Mrs. james Ne
Donald returned 70 Barre Last evening,
bringing her niece. Miss Halliday. and
being accompanied from Montreal by
the latter's mother and Mrs McDon-
AIDS two sons, William and Thomas.
who had gone 70 that city to meet
them When Mrs Mcdonald arrived
at her home on John street and after
the family had babe her welcome she
WIS ushered into the hall 10 remove
her wraps and the parlor door was
thrown open and the electric light turn.
ed on revealing room filled with
friends who had come to bid her well
come
While refreshments Of cake. coffee.
fruit, confectionery and Ice cream were
served 4 pleasing musical program was
rendered. Then William Mcdonald, with
% few vel chosen remarks, III behalf of
the company, presented Miss Halliday
q vase Rlled with beautiful Aowers and
Mrs. Mcdonald s china tea set. Mrs.
Mcdonald had brought with her box
of short bread, made in Bonnie Scot
land and each guest WAS presented a
piece as souvenirs Of the evening All
agreed the evening had been very pleas
antly spent. Then all sang together
that parting hymn God be with you
till we meet agar" and The happy COM
pany said good night
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
WILL CARLETON APPEALS.
Poet Objects to Paying Third Of What
He Was Sued For.

Brattleboro, Sept IA verdict was
rendered yesterday afternoon in the
case OF r. s. Niles, claimant, VS.. AdoYa
n. Carleton's estate, win Carleton, ap,
pellant, for the plaintiff to recover
s4sa.62 and the interest on the same
Of Sf56 The verdict was rendered By
Judge u. M Butler Of Rutland IN Wind
ham county court, The case was tried
at the April term when Mr.. Miles claim.
ed that 81 800 was due him for the re-.
pairs which were made 10 large estate
ia the town Of Halifax which was own.
Jed jointly by the plaintiff, bis brother
and Mrs Carleton This property was
purchased hy the three parties IL 1896
and they occupied II until November Q,
1904, when Mrs Carleton died.
Niles made the repairs 10 the estate
and attempted 70 collect Of Mrs. Carrie.
toms husband, VIII Carleton Of New
York, the famous poet. The case win
BE- carried 10 the supreme court on ones
tions or law raised by the appellant.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
GERMANS DOUBTFUL.
Don't Know Whether to Place credence
in the Cook Report.

Berlin, Sept g. Very few Of the Ber-
lin morning newspapers publish Dir.
Cooks discovery. Those making refer
ence to it do so only briefly ia the form
of dispatch from Copenhagen, 8hicn
is eaptioned with question mark The
Boersen Zeitune pronounees the new un-
trustworthy, but says chat if it IS true
"it would harmonic excelently III this
epoch Of splendid achievement Of man"
The Lokal Anzeiger also expresses its
doubt Of the correctness Of the news bit
adds that if it is true il must awaken
the widest interest Ia the whole civilized
world Inquiries made by the Iokal An.
zeiger among prominent representatives
Of geographical science in Berlin show
that Dr. Cook is regarded as serious
explorer, with abundant experience on
polar ice. The paper further represents
that the view 81 The Berlin geoeraphers
is that the discovery Of the pele has no
value TO geographic science, such as pop-
ular fancy pictures It adds that even if
ii is true that Dr. Cook has feaehed the
pole this win not stop the plans Of
Count Zeppelin and Professor Hergesel,
since the latter has planned geographical
studies and measurements
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
COPENHAGEN READY
TO WELCOME COOK
Boat VIII Put Out and Meet Him on
Saturday and Banquet viii Be
rendered the Explorer That
Night

Copenhagen, Sept IA welcome such
as has never been seen in Copenhagen
awaits DR.. Cook on his arrival Saturday
on the steamer Hans Egede Of the Green
land Colonial line The city is in a
revel Of delight that the North Pole has
been found The city council viii charter
boat and meet the steamer several
miles at sea. After q banquet Saturday
night, Cook viii be presented to King
Frederick. The American flag is waving
everywhere. All the papers express the
belief in Cook and urge the people TO the
utmost to express their appreciation Of
the honor Nearly every American IN
the city has called on Minister Egan to
express hts delight.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
Peter HendrickSOn Settles
With Central Vermont
In AN OLD DAMAGE SUIT
Two Years Ago It Happened, When Hem
Erickson Was Loading a Car and
Shifting Grew Bunted
into His Car. F

The case Of Peter Hendrickson against
the Central Vermont railroad company
was settled to-day By the company pay
ing Mr.. Hendriekson sl,l0o in settlement
Of his claim. Mr.. Hendriekson's ground
for damages was for injuries received De.
eember 4 1907, when he was employed
as a lnmper at the stephen a Gerard
plant in this city.
Mr.. Hendrickson was working loading
car with granite. when the shifting
crew IN the yard ran q car into the she'd,
catching him and iniuring one leg Sc
verely r. a. Hoar OF this city was Hen.
dricksons attorney in the case.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
SCIENTISTS BELIEVE
THE COOK STORY
One Says It Would BE Impossible "a
Fake The Observations Which Ex-
pl0rers Make Daily.

Washington D G., Sept @ Scientists
here are unanimous thSf Cooks work
win BE accepted The faetNthat Ne was
the only white man win not affect the
credibility of his statement DR. Cleve-
land Able, editor 81 the weather bu-
feaus monthly review. said sDr Cook
IS man of established reputation.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
VETERANS DIsHEARrENED.
Only Four Attended Reunion Of Co. I,
4th vt, at Brattleboro.

Brattleboro. Sept. g. p4sheartened
over the non-attendance Of their com.
fades, the four survivors of Company /,
4th vt infantry, who attended their
annual reunion here yesterday. return.
ed to their homes late IN the afternoon.
A business meeting was scheduled for
tbis morning but As me secretary was
not there with the books this was not
held. Desultory talking finally ceased
and the four aged veterans, T J. Hos
mer and Charles Duukles of Greenfield,
Mass. T. fl Allen 81 sutton Mas.
and CS. Coolery Of Newfane, visited the
Grand Army hall until the departure
Of their trains home
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
HE HAD FAITH
IN COOKS RETURN
John r. Bradley, Millionaire Financier
Of the Expedition, Was Jubilant
To-day over the Reported
Success.

New York Sept, 2John R. Bradley,
the millionaire inancier Of the Cook ex.
pedition for the North Pole, was jubilant
to-day over the explorers success He
declared if the news is true it is the
most wonderful thing ever done BY man.
to make a successful dash and return
alive. lie said he always believed Cook
was safe and that he would return ae.
eoording 70 his original plans Tie felt
confident the explorer had succeeded, be-
ing fitted by previous experience for the
arduots trip. He refused To subscribe to
the relief expedition, because he believed
it would interfere with the explorers
plans.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
WEDDING AT NoRTHFIELD.
William BruidneIi and Miss Amy rruax
Of st. AIhans.

Mortified, Sept, 2 William Briid-
nell of this place and Miss Amy Truax
Of st Adams were married IN the catho.
He church yesterday morning by Father
Cahill Of ST. Albans, assisted by Father
0'Neil Of this place. The ceremony was
witnessed Nv large number of friends
Of the contracting parties A wedding
breakfast was served ST. the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Prank Bruidnell. tho
grooms parents. Air and Mrs. Brm 4.
ness icft on The southbound express ami
after a trip viii make their home In St.
Altans The groom ii well known
freight conductor an tha Central Yer.
mont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
eoDDARD's BIG REGISTRATION.
Accommodations IN The Main Building
Are Nearly All Taken.

Il looks as if the accommodation at
Goddard seminary viii be taxed to their
capacity when the school year opens
next Tuesday There are accommoda-
tions for - boarding students in the
main building on the bill, and Principal
fiollisfer stated today that seventy two
boarding students haFn registered There
is, IN addition to this, the Thompson
memorial building fer self-boarding stu
dents
Principal Hclhster returned % Barre
the first Of the week to get things in
readiness for the re-opening of the
school One Of the instructors, Harley
w Heath, has just returned from New
York City, where be bas been spending
the summer taking special course IN
physics, a subject which he will teach
this year. He has also been doing pri-
Yate work ia elocution.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
MINERS SETTLE DISPUTE.
Expected the Majority Of Them viii Re-
turn to Work To-day.

Pittshura, Pa., Sept 2-The dispute
between the miners and operators Of tie
Pittsburg district affecting 5000 men,
600 Of whom have been Oh a strike for
over a week was settled last night at a
conference between the operators and
the national executive board members OF
the United Mine Workers Of America
with National President Thomas /. Lew
il of the organization.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
cRAIG-BEATTIE.
Following Wedding Trip to Boston, cou.
Pile VIII Reside at James Street.

A pretty wedding took place last even
ing az the home 81 Mrs Margaret Kes-
son. 0 James street, when her daughter
Miss Margaret L Beattie, was united I'M
marriage to William Craig, II. The cere-
mony was performed at s O'clock by the
Rev. ]. D. Mackenzie, pastor Of the
Presbyterian church, in the presence Of
only the members Of the families. The
couple stood under a beautiful arch OF
green and white trimmed with golden
glow They we're attended BY Miss Mar
garet Johnson, as bridesmaid, ard Ar
thur Beattie, brother Of the bride, as
groomsman.
Following the ceremony wedding col.
lation was served, and Mr. and Mrs.
Craig left on the midnight train for a
visit in Boston. On their return they
win reside at Q James street. The groom
is employed as stone Gutter at the
Marr and Gordon plant Both Mr, and
Mrs Craig have many friends in the city,
who wish them happiness.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
WALKER CHASE.
Married at Chelsea Yesterday at Home
Of the Bride.

Chelsea, Sept, 2-0n Wednesday
morning at the home Of the brides moth
er, Mrs. Flora Holmes, on Jail street,
i. Ralph Walker and Miss Alice Chase
were united in marriage by the Red Fred
Daniels. in the presence Of only the in.
mediate relatives of the contracting par
ties. After d wedding breakfast the
happy couple left for wedding trip in
New Hampshire. after which they win
reside on the groom's farm On the West
hill near the church.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02

Naturally the reports of his observa.
tions win be subjected to the closest
scrutiny Of the scientific world Pro-
fessor Willis Moore, chief 81 the weather
bureau said sFo fake observations
without detection is impossible Every
explorer takes his observations daily.
Dr Cooks report win be the only proof
needed 70 establish his claims"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
BIG CROWD Al FAIR.
Including Gov Prouty and Other Off
cials at Rutland Today

Rutland, Sept q This was the Big
day Of the Rutland county fair, and
tho indications early this afternoon
were that the biggest crowd ever on
the grounds will be present. The feature
was an automobile parade which was
headed bY a machine carrying Governor
proutv, Iieut.-Gov Mead, Surgeon-Gen-
eral Noble and Coils. Paddock and Nor
gan. The executive party was escorted
from the city to the grounds By the
10th United States cavalry who are en-
camped here for three days. Pilot VIII
liam Van Sieet made a balloon ascen-
sion today.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
PRES. TAFT PLEASED;
WlTHH0LDS STATEMENT
He Thought The Report aFine,n But
Won't Say Anything Until The
Report is Confirmed; win
Then Send congratulatory
Message


Beverly, Mass sept. 2. President
Taft, after reading at the breakfast
table today about the reported discoY-
cry Of the North Pole By DR.. Cook,
calculated, Great Wonderful. z
sfinep lie said be would give no
statement at present, but if the report
3 confirmed he would send congratula-
tory message to the diseoverer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
CONDITION IMPROVING.
Manchester Man Who slashed His Throat
Expected to Recover

Manchester, Sept 2The condition of
seIah Cadoret Who attempted to COM
init suicide by elashing his throat with
4 razor during fit 81 dependency,
caused by IL health, at his home in Bar
numville Tuesday night Is such that Dr.
F. u. Wynau Of Manchester Center ex-
poets that he win recover.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
MANY wERE KILLEp.
In Pitched Battle Between Turks and
Montenegrians.

ren, Turkey, Sept. p -Four hundred
Turks and FIVE hundred Montenegrians
fought a pitched battle near GusniolS
q Turkish city near the border Of Nom
tenegro and many were killed. Rein
foroements are coming for both sides,
and serious battle Is feared.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
GUmTY or KIDNAPPING.
Middle Aged Married Man Convicted Of
Stealing I5-Year-0ld Girl

Stealing I5-Year-old Girl.
Woodstock, Sept 2 Windsor county
court reassembled Monday morning for
trial Of Joseph Rivers, middle aged
married man Of Windsor, who was
charged with Kidnapping Daisy Red
mond, aged 15, in May 1908 Evidence
showed the pair met in Montreal and
that they were together in Canada
for nearly year The case was given
to the Jury yesterday morning and d
verdict Of guilty was returned, The
case goes to the supreme court on ex-
ceptious.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
BUSINESS TROUBLES
George c. Taylor Of Island Pond Files
in Bankruptcy

Rutland, Sept George q Taylor
OF island Pond yesterday fled a petition
ID bankruptcy with Clerk F. S Plat of
the United States court His liabilities
.are S27252 and he gives bis assets as
st7s.75, claiming that SITS is exempt.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
ADJUSTED DEER CLAIMS.
One Man Get Sss fol i22 Gnawed Apple
Trees.

Brattleboro, Sept 2 THE Battleboro
selectmen yesterday afternoon adjusted
the claims presented by r. K Hamil.
ton, Fred b Barrows and # D. F.. Stowe
for the damage done to their apple
orchards By deer. Hamilton was allow-
ca $3.50 for garden produce destroyed
and SIS for damage to apple trees, Mr..
BarroWs was awarded sl025 for dam
ages to trees, and Mr.. Stoves claim
came to S58 IN the orchard Of the lat
ter f22 fruit trees were damaged out
Of $50 composing the orchard.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
DENY USE OF HALL.
Emma Goldman Told She Can't Use
Montpelier Hail.

The Montpelier Eagles haying decided
not to permit Emma Goldman to speak
in their ball tonight, as advertised, her
manager, DIR. Reitman says he will take
Miss Goldman to Montpelier tonight and
see If there is a square deal in the place,
Mayor Dawley says there can't be an
open-sir meeting unless a permit Is Sc
cured. Some Of the other tenants Of
the Eagles rooms are said TO have
threatened to cancel their leases If Miss
Goldman is allowed to speak there Or.
Reitman threatens to sue the managers
oi the hall.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
CONTRACT AWARDED.
For Putting in ST. Adams Trunk Line
Sever and Cut-offs.

ST. Adams, Sept AT the meeting
Of the city council last night, the eon-
TRACT FOR the new trunk line sewer and
eut.oas wa let to =. r Moore Of Bur-
lineton, the lowest bidder, whose bid was
22,6i9Io.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
GoLDMAN-GALLEAEI-REITMAN
Leetured to Small Audience in Miles Hal
Last Evening.


Last Evening.
Emma Goldman Of New York City and
Luigi Galleani Of thls city leetured on
Anarchsm and Trade Uniouism.' az
Miles hall last evening being introduced
by DR.. Ben Reitman Of New York, repre-
seniing tho Free Speech committee.
Mr. Galleani took the platform first,
speaking ia tho italian language about
five minutes Miss Goldman then adj
dressed the gathering for about three
quarters Of an hour IN English, being oc-
casiouallv applauded Her address was
rather mild compared with some which
she has been credited with giving else
where
There was 4 small audience present,
less than a hundred people, among whom
were three women
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
WATER WIPES
OUT TOWN
BeSOkla in Island Of Java
Was Deluged
900 ARE REPORTED DEAD
Property Damage by Floods and Cloud
burst Is Said TO Be Enormous,
According to To-day's
Dispatches.

Batavia, Java, Sept 2.--Floods and a
cloudhurst have wiped out the town Of
Besokia and L is reported that six hun.
dred people have perished. The property
damage is enormous.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02

Among arrivals ct the City hotel last
evening and to-day were George L. Leyer.
ST. lohnsbury; T. A. Morrow. Boston,
r. A. Stewart, New York; A II Aiileauk,
Philadelphia; ]. Il. Mckenzie, Bugling-
ton. IT. WI Stearns, Rutland; F. w.
Huntley, Duxbury; Grace " Baieh,
Lowell, Mass r. Fl Tnpper, White Riv.
er Junction; J r. Rand. p f Donovan,
Burlington; Mr.. and Mrs NJ. Il. Towne,
Boston; Il. II. Lared, Burlington.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-09-02
TRIppED BY SHOE LACE.
Anthony Burns Fell Down Stairs and
Broke One Leg.

Burlington, Sept 2-,Anthony Burns
of Cedar street fell down stairs at his
home yesterday afternoon and had leg
broken. He was afterwards taken TO
the Fanny Allen hospital where the
fracture was reduced Burns was going
up stairs when bis shoe laees caught
and he fell back few steps His right
leg took the brunt Of the fall and the
bone was broken few inches above the
knee. Dr.. z. a. Wilder was summoned
and bound the leg up SIS best he could
SO that the ambulance could convey ths
injured man to the hospital.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
AxfeH, Jr.

At tho same barn will DO found the
fine young grey Jack, Axtell Jr. He Is a
good indiVidual, IL hands and three Inches
high. aud has good heavy bone, and IL
years old. lie has every point for a
good breeder.
The above stock will be found the sea.
son OF 1000 at the r.. r. Carter farm, one
mile west. one mile north OF Moline.
Money for the above stock Is due and
payable when the fact 10 ascertained that
marc is parted with or removed from the
neIghborhood. Positively no Insurance
in second hands. When mares are bred
to other stock without our release money
shall be due for service rendered. Care
taken to prevent accidents, but will not
be responsible should any occur. No
service on Sunday.
WHITEWATER & WOODS.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
Notice to Contractors.
,e OF the CitY Engineer.

Office Of the City Engineer.
Mexico, Mo-, April -, 1907
Sealed bids will be received by
the Council, at the office of the
City Council, until 1880 p. IN.
o clock, Monday.
APRIL 26, 1909,
and opened by the President of
the Council in the presence of the
same at that date, for furnishing
all the material and doing all the
work necessary to construct the
following improvements, viz:
Paving and curbing West Mon
roe street from the west line of
Washington street to within ten
feet of the west line of Morris
street. The same being about three
quarters of a mile long by thirty
feet wide with a brick or block
surface and crushed stone base.
Paving and curbing the alley
way in block 3 of the Original
Town of Mexico. The same being
240 feet long by IL feet wide. ?
Bidder shall designate the kind
Of paving brick or block he pro-
poses to use.
Payment to be made in special
tax bills.
Plans and specifications may be
seen at the Office of the City Clerk.
A certified check for s per cent.
Of the amount bid shall accompany
each bid as a guarantee that the
successful bidder will enter into
the contract within ten days from
the date of award and give bond
in double the amount bid, with
good and sufficient security.
The Council reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
Il. +. KETTER,
City Engineer of Mexico, Mo
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1909-04-22
Heavy Rain and Hail.

A heavy rain and hail storm
visited this section last Sunday
evening, about six o'clock, ac-
companied by "A strong wind.
Some folks thought a cyclone was
on hand and ran for cellars, but
all passed over and nobody was
hurt. The hail battered vege-
tation a little and the high waters
wrought some damage here and
there-some of the streams
around Mexico were the highest
they have been in years. The rain
will be very helpful to grass and
oats and wheat.