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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Spaniard Attempts
Suicide In N. Y.
Apartment House.

New York sept fs-Joseph Cauret, an
elderly Spaniard of Chicago, is in an I'M
conscious condition at Flower hospital as
the result Of a bullet wound sustained,
early today, ut the home of Mrs. Jesse
Smith in an uptown apartment house.
The policemen, who investigated the
shooting declare that Cauret told them
in a moment of consciousness he was
tired Of living and shot three times at
himself Only one bullet was effective.
It crashed through the lower jaw
Mrs. Smith gave the alarm immediate
Iy after tHe shooting and accompanied
by her husband visited the hospital and
later the station house. She said Cau-
ret had been sent to her home by a mu-
tual friend.
Mrs. smith admitted at the police sta
ton. that she was the Mamie High
tower. mentioned as the fianee of George
w. Coleman when, as bookkeeper he rob
bed she National CITY Bank of CAM
bridge, Mass. OF s1SQ.000 most of which
he lost in the gambling house of "Bis
BilT' Keliher, who was later sentenced
to a prison term in Massachusetts.
At Coleman's trial, it was testified that
Miss Hightower was living in the West
41st street house. where Coleman lost
S5o,o00 at faro. Coleman told how his res
idenee there, was enllvened by wine par
ties and big games. After coleman's ar
rest Miss Hightower repeatedly said she
was going to marry him before his trial.
At the hospital, this afternoon, Cauret
reiterated that he shot himself
Cauret was arrested, this afternoon, on
a charge of attempted suicide and will
be arraigned when he is able to leave
the hospital
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Shipping News.

PASSPORT, Me-. Sept 1S.--The lumber
laden schooner. Oliver Ames, which
ran ashore in Lubec. Narrows, late
yesterday, while bound FROM Nova
Scotia port to New York, lay in an
upright position in the mud, Wednes-
day. The schooner grounded ON an ex-
treme high tide, supposedly while
making for a harbor In adeaking con-
.dition. and cannot besstlaated until
ahpnt 70 days later, when the tides
Will he higher. She fills with each tide.
The schooner Hazel dell. lumber
laden, Caais for New York, which
lost her mainmast, Sunday night. in
the wind storm while. anchored In
Quoddy bay, was towed to Calais, to-
day. for repairs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
High School Notes.
Football Schedule

Members Of The Senior class Of the
High school met Tuesday forenoon.
The following members We're elected
to serve on the athletic board: Law
renee jones. Charles. Baxter, REM
Barker and Rowena Pollard The
following We're also elected 10 ar
range for the Freshman receptions
Carl MAR Everett Reid. Villa, 4
Mulholland. Esther Mayo, Catherine
Giarken. Elsie Townsend.
Herbert Wormell has left for
Mercersburg. Pa, where he will at
tend Mercersburg Academy.
The first football practice for the
year started at High school, Tuesday
afternoon. A large squad was out,
and as many of last years men are
back a good season is being looked
forward to. Manager Mari has ar
RANGED the following schedule.
Sept. 2S-Oak Grove at Oak Grove.
Oct. Cory at Waterville.
Oct. Gardner at Gardiner
Oct. 12-Open.
Oct. 16-Gardiner at Watervlle.
oct 19-Cony at Augusta
Oct. 26-Rockland at Roekland
Oct 30-Hallowell at Waterville.
Nov 6-Coburn.
Stephen Abbot, Coburn ~, Irving
Haynes. Wateryille High IL, and
Harry MeGinnis left, Tuesday, for L.
OF NJ, where they will be students
during the ensuing year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

this case, from the district attorneys
office. that he police designedly pre-
vented and entered the false numbers
on the blotter to prevent the capture
Of the motor car, is baseless in the
sight of every sensible man." wrote
the mayor. The clamor and falsehood
seems now to be passing and the
whole community is beginning to see
how basely they have been imposed
upon by the invented falsehoods which
have been published.
while all this falsehood and clamor
against the police force was going on,
] watched with anxiety 10 see wheth-
er 1T was breaking down the discipline
of the force, for which It was design
ed. l am happy now 10 congratulate
the whole force on the admirable way
in which they have conducted them
selves under the most trying circum-
stances. Notwithstanding tfSt one Of
their number was found grating. !
have faith liz the force as q Whole
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Pres. Taft a
Red Sox Fan.

Beverly, Mass, Sept S,-During the
coming worlds series games in Boston
one of the leading .'rooters" for the Red
sox, who today, were assured of the
American League pennant, when Phjla-
delphia lost one game in Chicago. Will
be President Taft
Day by day the President has watched
the Red Sox keep up their strides to-
ward the pennant, and. today, announce
ment was made at the executive offices
that the President would be down
among the fans" when the first game of
the worlds series was played in Boston.
Although No arrangements have been
made for the President to attend all the
games played in Boston. it is probable
that he viii do so if he can find time.
The President had hoped, when he
came to Beverly that the Washington
American League team might win the
pennant, and expected to see at least one
game ON the Washington grounds in
which his faYorites figured. With WASH
ington out of the race, however, he turn
ed his allegiance temporarily to the Red
Sox, and his sympathies will be with
them in the post-seasen series.
Many letter bearing cheerful political
news came TO the summer White House.
today. One was from former Governor
Durbin of Indiana, Republican candidate
for governor in the present campaign,
who declared that Mr.. Taft would win in
Indiana. He added that thousands of
Democrats, he believed would vote for
the President.
f. C. Greiner, postmaster at Buffalo,
was to have been a luncheon guest. to-
day. of the President, but his train was
many hours late. He expects to see Mr..
Taft, tomorrow
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hayes and Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph r. Jones' who were
recently married. rendered reception
TO their friends. Wednesday evening" at
the home of Mr. Jones' parents, Mr. ana
Mrs. Frederick jones. North street
Farmingdale. About $50 invited trlenos
were present and the evening was pieas-
antly passed. Ice cream and cake ,weIe
served. The walters were: Mrs. y H.
Small, Mrs. Fred Jones and Fred Jones,
Miss Minnie Cross presided at the piano.
nrs. l.. II. Clarke sang. Among inc
out -of-town guests We're: Mr.. and MRS
Scott CARLY of Boston, and Mr.. and Mrs.
C. Boynton of North Whitefeld.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

what SCHOOL," the colonel asked.
Carlisle" the chief replied.
That's fine, by George" said the
colonel. There was a Carlisle at the
Olympic games, who cleaned them all
W. He ran like a coyote with a torch
in his mouth"
At this the Indians wagged their
heads and smiled. for the colonel had
used a bit of Indian slang, which they
understood.
"Dh. / lived among the Indians in
the North" he said land I know a
good deal about YOU. See here
The colonel extended an arm into
like ! ~"
Indian sign language" he said.
THAI means Jack rabbit
The Indians wagged their heads.
Then the colonel drew his fore finger
across his throat as if he were cut
ting it.
sioux Indians" he said, and the
Indians agreed k4as ae
He then put his hands, with FINGERS
outstretched, beside his head, like
huge ears. This was supposed ito Fep-
resentsthe head of wolf peerihg bver
the top of the cactus.
"Apachgt' he called out.
1.-THE Great White Father knows"
said the chief.
Col Roosevelt in Colorado, tomor-
row, viii speak in La Junta. Rocky
Ford, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and
Denver.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
FOOTBALL NOTES.

The Princeton football coaches have
practically decided that football. this
wear. is to be an open game and they
are devoting all their energies to per
fecting the candidates in wide, shifts
and forward. double and delayed
passes. An innovation in the early
games will be the extensive use of
linemen as ground gamers
Head Coach Howard of the Naval
Academy football team will begin to
cut his big squad of fourth class men
within day or two and only the
most promising will join the main
squad, which will assemble at Annap-
oils, next Monday. The first scrimmage
work OF the season Is scheduled for
Saturday of this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

four which included himself. who
were out Ger a walk On the evening
of Sept. 9. She stopped for a mo-
ment at q boat yard, while the 9th
ers proceeded across the bridge, and
then started to follow alone. While
standing on the other side of the
river the party heard a splash and
saw no more of the woman, accord
ing to the story credited to Legg.
Chief Converse says that Legg re-
ported the following morning that he
thought there had been an accident
on the railroad bridge The police
Investigated but found nothing and
did not connect the report with the
finding of the body of Mrs. Roberts
until Legg talked to the chief again.
today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The Forest wooden mill at Bridgton,
which was closed two years ago, was
sold. Wednesday, for $4,000 at a re-
ceiver's sail to representatives of the
American Wooden Co. The mill was
owned by the Perry estate.
The partially deeomposed remains of
IAN unknown man We're found,
Wednesday afternoon, in the woods
on the side of a mountain about three
quarters of a mile from Limerick viii
lage. The body was discovered by a
man engaged in swapping a road
through the woods. The head had been
severed from the body and lay few
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
SCORES ROOSEVELT.
Congressman Beed Says He Is "Four
flusher and "SqueaIer."

Tucson, Ariz., Sept lS.-Former Con-
gresham ], Adam Beed of Minnesota
and John NJ Harlan of Chicago, who
followed Theodore Roosevelt through
Arizona in the interest of President Taft,
spoke in Tucson. today The two cam
paigners We're warmly greeted Both
speakers termed Col Roosevelt a man
who tried to steal 1854 delegates at the
Chicago convention and now is stump
ing the country claiming he was robbed.
We call that kind of a man 'squealer'
and four-husher "
They left for the East tonight, fol
lowing the route taken by Mr. Roosevelt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
PROBABLY NOT MURDER.
Mrs. Bsnj. w. Roberts Undoubtedly
Fell from Fridge.

Manchester. Mass. sept. 1S.-The
theory of MURDER in the death of
Mrs, Benjamin II. Roberts Of Glou-
cester. whose body was found in the
Manchester river Monday night, was
eliminated b. CHIEF of Police, Con
verse. today. After q talk with Ciar-
enee T.egg, a local joErneyman plumb
er, Chief Converse said that ne was
satisfied that the woman was killed
by accidentally failing frcm The Bos-
ten G Maine railroad bridge on the
night of Sept.9a The wound on hen
head. which was the Immediate cause
of death. he attributes 70 Her HAVING
struck a timber in the course OF the
fan.
Legg told Chief Converse, accord
ing to the latter's statement, that
Mrs. Roberts was one of a party OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
BOXING NOTES.

Young Jack o'Brien of Philadelphia
eutpointed Young Brown of New York
in seven of 10 fast round, Wednesday
night, at New York The PhiladeIphian
used left iabs and hooks and uppercuts
with effect Browns work was mainly
confined to right and left swings to head
and body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

-It is impossible to wipe out the
.N6onshine whiskey' business in the
Sohth.' said b. Fl. Howard of Louis
vile. Ky, secretary OF the National
Federation of Internal Revenue Store
Keepers and Gaugers at the fedora :
tion's convention, Wednesday, at Chi
caro. Two thousand Illicit distilleries
were broken up by revenue officers
in the South, last year. This was
twice as many as the number of reg
istered distilleries in the same region
he said.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Fossett- Turner.

Earle d. Fossett, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles ~. Fossett of Pittston,
and Miss Hazel Mae Turner, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ames $. Turner
of Randolph were married. Wednes-
days evening, by Rev. John Evans at
She IJniversalist parsonage. The couple
was unattended. The bride wore q
travelling suit of tan. Both We're ed
acated at the Gardiner High school.
The groom is mason by trade. They
left on. wedding trip to New York
and Boston. Both are very popular
and d host onfriends wish them sue
cess in their future life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Brothers Quarrel--Then Comes
Double Murder and Suicide.

other hotel employees. the nature of
the disagreement which precipitated
today's tragedy is not known.
Arthur Hail. who came to San
Francisco from Philadelphia, six
years ago, was melancholy and errat-
ic, his idiosyncracies having been
caused by blow on the head, about
nine years ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

DAYTON Hill, Frank Smith, Harry Day
and Warren Hawley returned, Monday
from camping out and canoe trip 20
Lake Cobbosseecontee and there, canoe
ing and fishing. the Bath young men had
one of the pleasantest weeks OF theT
lives. The fish, black bass, white peren
and pickerel were abundant and there
We're game birds almost without number
in the streams They carried with them
two canoes and in one trip up the jug
gernaught to Annabessacook and VIM
threp the boys had the company OF Kew
and Mrs. McGay of this city, who have
been summering at the lake.-Ba'i
Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
Edward D. Winain.

The death of Edward D. Wiggih
occurred at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Gerald. of China,
Wednesday morning. at the age of
G5 years. The funeral services viii
be held at 10 A. NJ. Friday. and viii
be private.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

A. W. MeMaster. who has been to
Massachusetts, for the past four
months, arrived in this city, Wednes-
day, and will pass short time with
his son before returning to his home
in Richmond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

walter F. Brookings of Dorchester,
Mass. came here Wednesday, and
transferred the remains of his broth
er, Ansel, and those of his mother,
ELLA A. Brookings, TO Dorchester,
where interment will take place. They
have been buried in Maple Grove GEM
etery, Randolph. for many years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Charles Trask will have a cargo of
Western horses arrive in this city, satur-
day next In the lot will be some nice
draft and other kinds of fine horses
See adj on classified page of this paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Three respondents We're before
Judge VIII G. Atkins in the municipal
CONT. "Wednesday morning. Two Of
them were veterans of the National
Home. who were charged with being
intoxicated. One paid the usual hne
and costs and the other was released.
A Bath man was sent to Jail for 80
DAYS for the same offence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Have you entered the new store of
the Wardweli Dry Goods Company
since the new stock has been fully
arranged and displayed for fall bust
ness2 You cannot afford 10 pass this
sern OF a store by in your shopping
tours. Here are three floors, each one
bright cheerful and awfully inviting
TO shoppers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

A real treat awaits ladies who have
not yet visited F. S. Smiths garment
department. The ad gives particulars
but one needs to see some of the ex-
elusive styles he has secured in coats
and suits TO be impressed with the
fact that there has been wise buyer
making such selections.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Williams and
Mrs. Nathan j. Spofford of Merrimae-
port. Mass. who have been the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles NJ Shorey.
returned home, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Joseph Kicker, who has been JAM
tor at G.. A. r. hall, for the past year.
who is about to retire from the posi-
ton TO accept a similar position at
Pawtueket. is in receipt of letter
from Heath Relief Corps. which holds
its meetings in the building. thanking
him for the many courtesies when
he has extended to them in the past
wear and the good work he has done
since taking charge of the hall. The
letter further states that it is with
deep regret that the Corps learns oil
his intended departure for Rhode Is
land. and that they will have nara
task TO get a man to fill his place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist,
church will meet. Friday afternoon,
with Mrs. o. II. Small, Sheldon street,
Farmingdale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Mrs. Charles f. Swift and Miss
Marion have gone to Boston for a
short vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Mrs. Frank W. Bracket who has
been the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Frank A. Smith, for several weeks,
returned to Brookline, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

All members of Pell Clason Camp, S. of
v, and the Auxiliary are invited to at
tend the I'd Maine Cavalry reunion in
q. A. r. hall. Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Miss whittridge, matron at the Ma
tionM Home hospital. has gone TO
Maiden, Mass. for vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
E,a.ttstviIIe3 High gc55dl footbai


SQUAD turned a out, at ?. NJ.
Wednesday,, for practice. In The alb
sence of a regular coach, Manager
MARI acted in that capacity. A Col
by rnah will, in the near future. be
SECURED to coach. the team. Among
the candidates out We're Reid. Baxter,
Capt Heath, Lebraek. Lighthody,
Cayouette. Jones and Goodenow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

rhe TfallowelI polo team and the
Gardner five will cross sticks, Thurs
day evening, In the Coliseum.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Friends of George \. Day and Mrs.
S. z. Whitcomb Of this city will learn
with regret Of tho death Of their
father, John Day which occurred,
TUESDAY, In Richmond, Quebec. Mr..
Day and Mr., and Mrs Whiteemb have
gone 10 Richmond to attend the fu-
neral to be held, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19
GARDINER.
Three Men Before Judge
Atkins, "Wednesday.
Earle D. Fossett and Hazel M.
Turner Married, Wednesday.
Delightful Wedding Reception Civ
2 en- by Newly Married Couple.

Mrs. j. NJ. Smith left, Wednesday,
for Biddeford.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

pany offer in this department. Quite
amazing to see the new stock of fab
RIGS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

The. committee in charge of the re-
pairs contemplated for the Congrega-
tional church met Wednesday after
noon. Rev. Cyrus f. Stimson, pastor
of the church, stated that thereA is
nothing to give out at present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Director w. r. Chapman of the
Maine Music Festival called on friends
of the Cecilia choral Society. Water
Mile, Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Congressional Nominations.
Ohio-20th District. Frank NJ.
Woods. Progressive.
Ohio-21st District. DR.. r. A. Hat
ton, Progressive.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

The Emery, Brown Co. are going to
be awfully busy with ladies custom
garments. Ladies come from near and
far to obtain the advantages this Com
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Asher Kinds. il, son of Congress
man Asher c. Kinds. graduate of
Colby, class OF 1883, is among the new
students at Colby College.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

f. A. Patterson Of Bangor was a
"wednesday visitor TO Waterville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark of Cara
funk We're in the city, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Harold Lebrack is substituting in
the store of the s. Il. Whitcomb Co
in the absence of Mr.. Whiteomb
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

J. A. Gatchelrs dancing school
started for The season, Wednesday
evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

christopher Gallup of Skowhegau
was visitor to Waterville. Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Forrest Fl. Colby of Bingham was
registered, Wednesday, at The Elm
wood.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Paul F. Christopher of Springfield
Mass, has returned to Waterfalls,
ready for his studies at Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-09-19

Seth f. II. Howes of southboro
Mass, is among the, 1914 Colby stu
dents who have returned to college
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-10-05
NORWICH STUDENTS
TO ESCORT TAFT
Entire Cadet Corps Going to Montpelier
Next Tuesday to Participate in
Welcome to Nations Executive.

Northheld, Oct. 5.--Adiutant. General
Lee S. Tillotson of the state Of Vermont
has ordered the Norwich university
corps of cadets to Montpelier on Tues
day, next, to act as guard and escort for
President Taft, who win be in that city
Tuesday evening and part of Wednes-
day. There will be one platoon of
mounted cadets, and the remainder will
be on foot.
The corps will 60 Tuesday afternoon
and return Wednesday afternoon. They
will be quartered in the arsenal at
Montpelier. There are about $50 men
in the corps now, and the corps is COM
posed of two troops of cavalry and one
company of signal corps, all of which
are part of the Vermont national guard.
Beside this trip. the cadets will 20 to
Montpelier next Saturday, where they
will participate in the celebration of
Columbus day, taking part in the parade
in the forenoon and in the afternoon
taking part in the exercises of the pa
triotic societies. In the evening por-
tion of the musical clubs will take part
in the exercises at the state house, when
there will be addresses by ex-Gov.
Mead, representing the G. A. r., Gov.
Fletcher, Mayor Estee, President Ben
ton of the university of Vermont, Pres
ident Thomas of Middlebury college,
President Spooner of Norwich univer-
sity, State Supt. Stone and others.
In addition, the corps probably will do
some drilling before the legislature.