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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06
THE COLD STORAGE BRANCH

Togas, Maine, Sept. 4.-On account
of the approaching cold weather and
the unpopularity of the local officers
great many veterans will leave here
on transfers to other Homes. The de-
tails will be fierce as more snow is
bound to follow the cool summer, and
as the Old Vets are too feeble to
shovel "the beautiful" every morning
they propose to bid adieu to this cold
storage plant. Alas in the good old,
damp old days when gents cafes"
fringed the streets of most cities in
this "dry" State, drink of whiskey
that cost $1.4S to 1925 a gallon could
be had for 10 cents, and even in the
more pretentions places Is cents was
the limit. A pint of whiskey that
would satisfy any ordinary topper sold
at so to 60 cents, good stuff" at rs
cents, and the seductive long-necker
that careful Prohibitionists conserva-
tive citizens and delicate ladies carried
furtively from the respectable family
drug store was within handy reach at
Sips to $1.50-a scant quart, or just
enough to carry the average invalid
over Sunday, is another cause of the
exodus.
Today a vet is held up at the cor
ner drug store for $3.50, SO, even "a,
for a long necker for the weekend
over Sunday; the man who wants to
go fishing and forgets his bait till the
last minute is set back at the rate
of Sc to SO a gallon for stuff that not
even a queer" fish would think of
touching. And it's not because of
scarcity that life-saving supplies are
so costly in Maine. Nor is it because
of the war, as the sufferers are told
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

limitations that stimulents were
being peddled in the neighborhood not
consistent with our good name and
contrary to the intent and purpose OF
law, officers with the aid of an ex-
bootlegger nabbed man carrying a
trunk Sunday night. They were I'M
able to find contraband in it, and after
they disappeared it is said, a squad
drew gallon of Third Rail from the
trunks false sides, and then every
thing was peaceful and quiet.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06
NOT A GRATUITY

However since the gratitude of the
American people at the close of the
Civil War, to the men who fought for
the Union cause, there is no question
whatever that the pension system was
regarded by succeeding generations as
form of public charity. The more
the pension system was exploited by
politicians the more distasteful it be-
came. Scandals growing out of the
system made it so unpopular that to-
day proposition to pension the Amer
lean soldiers of this European war
would be rejected by the soldiers
themselves. There is no necessity
for charity in any form whatever for
the men of the American army and
navy" -Williamsport Grit.
The pension system is not nor
never was considered a gratuity or a
charitable gift by the millions living
or dead north of the Potomac or Ohio
! rivers. Had there been an insurance
system in vogue during our past wars,
as proposed now, allotments of
money due the soldier for service and
valor, no pension system would be
needed. Had there even been the rate
of pay. with the American dollar at
par, that the enlisted man now draws,
possibly there would have been but
few pensioners. Anyhow the Union
Soldier made the country what it is
today, and has not and never will be
paid in dollars what we owe him.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06
rye mostly mutton oftimes calling

serve mostly mutton oftimes calling
it lamb.
The whole of Ontario is dry except
for two per cent stuff which is not
drinkable so a number Of the hotels
are closed, and the cabarets are all
down and out.
Don't forget that I'm still the presi-
dent Of The Veteran Owls, and not
Doc. Briggs. l will be on deck soon.
OWENY FARRELL
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Patriotism that counts is not found
in long faces and muffled tread and
eyes rolled upward. Patriotism th6t
is alive and sustaining and catching
is found in happy faces, cheerful
laughter wholesome recreation and
cheek aglow after the pleasures 81
"a day Off" Don't make natiouai life
one round of war bread. Pass the
custard pie occasionally.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

! After pension day when great
many veterans, as usual, will go OH
furlough they should exercise extra
ordinary care in the marking Of trunhs
suitcases, etc. They would thus avoid
inconvenience for themselves as well
as the agency handling the articles.
Before packing a trunk or suitcase
which they expect either to forward
by express or check as baggage on
their tickets every one should per-
sonally closely examine the Container
and satisfy themselves that ali old
marks have been carefully removed
as trunks and suitcases Gle frequently
used for several seasons and shipped
to several places during their period
of usefulness. Further, note should
be placed on top OF the clothes bear
ing the name and the address of the
owner and there should be at least
two maks on each piece of baggage,
so that if one should be torn off the
baggage would not be delayed. These
should again be removed before MAX
ing the return trip.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Speaking about earthly things, you
are richer when you are born than
when you die, because when you are
born you have prospects. When you
die you can't take blame thrg with
you, regardless of the degree Of sue
cess you attained on earth.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Capt. Frank Wentworth will soon
take his annual leave. He will accom-
pany his wife to Knoxville where she
will manke an extended visit after
which he will go to Louisville, thence
to Philadelphia.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

One of the oldtimers in CONVERSE
| ton with a newcomer was overheard
| to say: "Since l was among the first
to hang my hat on tree and sleep
in a tent while the contractors were
starting this haven of rest, known
as the Mountain Branch, about fifteen
wears ago the changes have been
many in the topography of this Res
ervation and surroundings as 1t were,
as we'll as with old members. Really
the whole scheme of life seems to have
changed in these few years. Nearly
all the original members have gone
TO their reward since the mess hatl
was in the hospital-the first build
ing erected. But we had pleasant
times those early years The Can
teen was in full swing and the post
fund ample to put extra side dishes
on bills-of-fare. Instead of street
cars we rode up here from Johnson's
Tank town in a one-horse wagon
with an old pine board across the
wagon-box to sit on, and some who
walked the muddy paths then ride in
autos now unconcerned and not
afraid of winds and mortgages. The
personel of the Home was mixed-good
bad and indifferent-but they were
soldiers! I'm starting on another year
today and for the first time feel I'm
growing old. would tell you
mysteries of this place with a tinge
of pathos which suggest the TRACE
dies of life-but won't."
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

1t is customary in Soldier Home
libraries to gather day-old newspapers
and periodicals not to be bound, and
send them to the hospitals. The
patients at the annex in this Branch
are not permitted to enter our library
to read, and like disposition of news
papers ETC., should follow the old
custom.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

The veterans mustered for pensions
Tuesday, and now there is absolutely
nothing left to do but gather III groups
and over pipe watch the darkness
attain supremacy over the light till
the 18th instant when tae ghost
walks.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Joel H. Whitehead, commandant Of
the famous Union convalescent camp
at Green Valley, Alexandria county,
Va, in civil war days, died at his
home in Arlington Tuesday. He was
eighty years old.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

What you can see through some of
the filmy skirts leads us to the awful
conclusion that the men haven't got
a corner on all the bow legs.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06
MUSTERED OUT

JOSIAH CREWS, Co. l First Regt.
Ind. Infantry, aged rs, died Satur-
day, September l.
Comrade Crews was a we'll known
character of this Home for years. He
came here from the mountains of
Eastern Kentucky, where he lived as
a hunter and trapper. He kept bach
elor's hall" out side the Reservation,
at times lived at the Old Planter
Hotel in Johnson City. He got the
cognomen of Boots" from his habit
of wearing heavy boots with trous-
ers tucked in at all times. He had
good soldiers record.
GEORGE W, JOHNSON aged rs years
oath U. S. C. Inf, died Sept 4.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

There is a certain blessedness OF
ignorance. Frinstance, what do you
care whether they are germs or cur
rants in your pudding so long as you
don't know the difference?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

A remedy for infectious intestinal
disorders that are produced from
eating unfit food has been discovered
by doctors. Drink castor oil,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Bill Abney, exalted ruler of the elk
herd, says he has hard time writing
their vices in the sand with a club,
but has an easy time remembering
their virtues.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Ambrose Charles Nevin, sergeant
of Co. B, in the absence this month Oh
Capt. wentworth, assumes the duties
OF the commander. Members impos-
ing on his good nature, will be court
marshaled and shot by detail OF the
colored contingent who will keep IL
dark.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Sergt. Maj. Troutman is one OF those
CHEEKY, cheerful optimists who can
nearly always find something comfort
ing to say to fellow who's not feel
ing ANo.1 3-X, but last week the MAJOR
had a siege himself with Kaiser 1as-
tritis. He is o. X. now and all are
glad of it.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

The movie pest who insists en- read
ing the film subtitl@s out loud should
never have been allowed by his par
ents to grow W.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

The chief musical feature OF the
Home are selections played by D COM
pany's drum corrs. 1t is always
treat for the Vets, and inspires al
with patriotism. II makes the same
kind of music the soldier boys march-
ed to fifty years ago and the kino
they love the best.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Henry Manypenny, aged 80 years
ianitor of the library, Home number
S76, $4,000 pensfoner. and who always
had an aversion to being idle, is COM
PEELED to bide a wee and Will go on
furlough. Too bad!
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

sergt. Geo. Scott, ,of Co. E will go
to Rock Falls, Connecticut. on fur
Tough this month. George Lloyd, who
comes nearer speaking the Tennessee
language than any other Keystone
soldier when necessary, will be act
ing sergeant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

John l.. Johnson, of Co. A, the only
man who discussed monetary matters
nationally and intelligently with the
former commander and con. man or
Co. A, Col. Griffin will go on three
months pass to Knoxville.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Capt. Hart, of Co. A, since return
ing from a visit with DR.. Cnas' =
Keegin in Arlington, Mass" ana Win
vets. in Boston and with friends IN
Lowell, Lawrence and Haverhill' ana
with the boys in Albany and Little
Old New York, is able to sit up ana
take nourishment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

TALES.
Personal and ImpersonaI.
David Davis will spend his furi1ugh
time in Florida. j
B. H. Lea will disappear as usual
after pension day.
Albert Mckinney. of E Co. has asked
for a ninty-day furlough.
Robt. NJ. Williamson will spend his
vacation in Youngstown, Ohio.
George w. Johnson. aged 76;24th
U. S. C. Inf, died September 4.
Ed Huff, after an absence of eight
returned here yesterday.
John Strowbridge, of Bath, N. Y,
was admitted into the fold Wednesday
Geo. R. Weaver and Patrick Curran,
of Co. A have applied for discharges
to date from pension day.
John R. (Scotty) Saunders, Of the
18th Ohio Ind. Sharpshooters, will soon
go on 9O-day furlough to Cleveland,
Ohio.
These members of COZ have applied
for discharges: John Connery, John
Crotty, and John Orr, the famous
coffee-maker.
Thomas Underland who met with
injuries when he fell from wagon
which turned turtle recently, is re-
covering at the hospital.
Tom Walker, of Co. E, will leave
pension day for points in Florida. lie
will be gone three months and will
put in most of the time fishing.
Louis j. Simpson has been granted
pension of $14.00 per month, and
will be handed fat roll of wampum
when the gold arrives.
Dick Deadeye Sweeney, of D Co.,
who has arrived at incorrigible men
tai maturity, jumped the fence Mon
day to avoid trouble.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Home postoffice: Patrick
Mahon, w. T. Williams, VIM. Har-
rington, Capt. John Smith.
A. Solomon Lea, originally a New
York farmer, visits this camp between
seasons. He dropped into Co. ID this
week for two nights and five meals
and left for Dayton.
Henry Manypenny, aged 80 years
ianitor of the library, Home number
S76. $4,000 pensfoner, and who always
had an aversion to being idle, is COM
PEELED to bide a wee and will go on
Too bad!
John l.. Johnson, of Co. A, the only
man who discussed monetary matters
and intelligently with the
former commander and con. man OF
Co. A, Col. Griffin will go on three
months pass to Knoxville.
Sergt. Geo. Scott, of Co. E will go
o Rock Falls, Connecticut. on fur
ough this month. George Lloyd, VINO
ZONES nearer speaking the Tennessee
language than any other Keystone
,oldier when necessary, will be act
ng sergeant.
Ambrose Charles Nevin, sergeant
4 Co. B, in the absence this month OF
ant. wentworth, assumes the duties
Z the commander. Members impos-
ng on his good nature, will be court
oarshaled and shot by detail OF the
olored contingent who will keep II
ark.
Sergt. Maj. Troutman is one OF those
heery. cheerful optimists who can
early always find something comfort
,g to say to a fellow who's not feel
70 ANo.1 3-X, but last week the MAJOR
ad a siege himself with Kaiser Gas
.itis. He is o. X. now and all are I
lad of it.
The chief musical feature OF the t
ONE are selections played by D Com c
,ny.s drum corrs, 1t is always /
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

A. Solomon Lea, originally a New
York farmer, visits this camp between
seasons. He dropped into Co. ID this
week for two nights and five meals
and left for Dayton.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Despite fashions dictate, it is
safe bet that the hustle can never De
brought to the front again.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Speaking of modifying our war re-
sources, what's the matter with split
ting the kitty with the Red Cross?
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

List of letters remaining uncalled
for in the Home postoffice: Patrick
Mahon, w. T. Williams, VIM. Har-
rington, Capt. John Smith.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

John Strowbridge, of Bath, N Y,
was admitted into the fold Wednesday
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

*Flag Station.
4, 2, 3, and daily.
and daily, except Sunday
and parlor car
fNOTE) Shus Mills with Automobile Line for
Blowing Rock N. C.-distance seven miles
GEO W. HARDIN Vice Pres and suDt
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Louis ]. Simpson has been granted
a pension of $14.00 per month, and
will be handed a fat roll of wampum
when the gold arrives.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Tom Walker, of Co. E, will leave
pension day for points in Florida. lie
will be gone three months and will
put in most of the time fishing.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Dick Deadeye Sweeney, of D Co..
who has arrived at incorrigible men
tai maturity, jumped the fence Mon
day to avoid trouble.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Ed Huff, after an absence of eight
months, returned here yesterday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Thomas Underland, who met with
injuries when he fell from wagon
which turned turtle recently, is re-
covering at the hospital.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

These members of COZ have applied
for discharges: John Connery, John
Crotty, and John Orr, the famous
coffee maker.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

Geo. r. Weaver and Patrick Curran,
of Co. A have applied for discharges
to date from pension day.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06

John r. (Scotty) Saunders, of the
18th Ohio Ind. Sharpshooters, will soon
go on 9O-day furlough to Cleveland
Ohio.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06
BETWEEN OURSELVES

The desire to argue about the war
is a disease and isolation is its only
successful treatment.
If life has its Vicissitudes some of
them will be forgotten in the advent
of an R-month with its oysters!
Summer savings in hosiery" says
an advertisement. Our girls play safe
and put their savings in the bank.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1917-19??, 1917-09-06
BARRACK TALES

George w. Johnson, aged 76;24th
U. S. C. Inf, died September 4.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-11-11
STATE is SELECTING
MUCH PUBLIC LAND

B PHOENIX. Nov. More than 100.-
! 600 acres OF public lands have been
selected from various parts of Ari-
zcna during the past month, accord
| ing to statistics compiled in the Office
! CT Register J. l.. irwin of tee United
States land office In the original ap-
portionment of public lands in this
part of THE country every sixteen"
and "thirty-six" was designated as
the property of the state Many of
these sections fell within the bound
aries of what have since been set
aside as Indian reservations. On ac.
count of this descresse in its appor-
tionment. the state of Arizona sought
and obtained from the government
the privilege of trading the Indian
land sections which il owned original
ly for their equivalent IN other parts
VI tHe Stdte. III the form or an indem-
nifty
The land thus obtained is sold or
leased to private individuals and the
receipts applied to the betrayal of
school upkeep expenses All of the
land available for the maintenance
of the state university has already
been taken up by the state. Portions
CT this land which may be taken by
the state in exchange for the Indian
land OF which it was deprived are
taken up each month. but an unusual.
ly large acreage was flied upon dur
ing the month just past In filing
on the land the state must go through
the same process as a private indiv-
idual. says Register Irwin.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-11-11

TO Corner No. 4, the Northeast Cor
ner: thence South iG' 81 West
1855 80 feet along line 20 Survey No.
1915. Miners dream Mine lode 10 Cor
ner No. /. the place OF the beginning
Containing 4 total area Of 1879
acres The presumed course OF the
vein on this claim is from the North
end center South l50 81 West 1897 3
feet.
The location notices of said claims,
upon which this application is based
is recorded in the ONCE Of the County
Recorder OF Cochise County. Arizona
Ne follows:
LITTLE COMET" Book so Record
of Mines Page 22s:
"BiG CONT Book 50 Record of
Mines Page PIP;
MINERS DREAM" Book so Rec
ord of Mines Page 229:
The names OF the adjoining claims
are: On the North WIDE WEST"
lode. On the East Rainbow" lode.
"Elsin" lode. and Black Eagle" lode.
On the South claims and claimants
unknown. On the West Rainbow"
lode. "Papaso" lode and Pima lode.
J. l.. IRWIN.
Register
First publication Oct. IS 1917
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-11-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
UNITED STATES PATENT
MINERAL SURVEY NO. 3

MINERAL SIRN El No. 323O
Serial No 03l322
United States Land ONCE. Phoenix,
Arizona
October "A. 1917.
Notice. - hereby given that Bunker
Hill Mines Company whose postofiice
address is Tombstone, Arizona. has
mace application for patent for the
following named lode mining claim,
situate in the Tombstone Mining Dis
rrict, Cochise County. Arizona:
PROTECTION
Beginning at Corner No ]. the
Southwest Corner, whence the quar-
ter corner between Sections IL and
l., Township 20 South. Range 90
East. G. s. $. r. b. & NJ. bears North
81 81 West 5372 feet; thence North
"a 05' East $3.50 feet to Corner
No. .. the Northwest Corner: thence
South So so East $40 feet to Cor
ner No. ,. the Northeast Corner:
thence South s. ~ West 1l0I so feet
to Corner No. 4, The Southeast Cor
ner: thence North 81 so West
31c.20 feet to Corner No. /, the place
of beginning: containing a total area
OF 3.452 acres; expressly excluding
area in conflict with "Cocopah" lode
Gen. No. 266 of 0.O00+ acres, and Sill
yer Thread lode Survey No 7s0 OF
0. esq acres, and Silver Belt lode
OF Survey No. 793 of DOSE acres, and
North Point lode survey No. sos of
2.IS2 acres. and Contentment lode
Gen. No. 252 of 0.062 acres. The
presumed course of III, vein or this
claim is from the South end center
North l6' 09' East 1862 feet
The location notice of said claim,
is recorded in the Office of the County
Recorder Of Cochise County. Arizona,
as follows:
PROTECTION" Book So. Record
Of Mines page 55s.
The names of the adjoining claims
lode, and Tombstone Townsi'e; On
the East NORTH POINT" lode.
CONTENT" lode. and Tombstone
Townsite. On the South TRAN
GUILTY." lode. CONFINEMENT"
lode. On the West SILVER
THREAD" lode. SILVER BELT"
lode. and Tombstone Townsite.
J. l.. IRWIN.
Register.
First publication Oct 2s. 1917.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-11-11

ner No. =. the Northeast Corner:
thence South % ~ Eas, sls.4 feet
80 Corner No. 3, the Southeast Cor.
ner. thence South 81 "a West
1881 feet to Corner No 4. the
Southwest Corner. thence North %
20 West 600 fee. to Corner No. /.
the place of beginning: containing
total area Of 1922 acres. express.
ly excluding area in conflict with
'SHOOFLH' lode OF this survey No.
1921 of 3.osi acres. The presumed
course of he vein on this claim IL
from the East end center North So
2s' West 1900 feet.
"SHOOFI.Y"
Beginning at Corner No. /. the
Northwest Corner whence the quar-
ter Corner between Sections 80 and
%. Township 20 South. Range 22
East G. & s r. b & NJ. bears North
IS 30 West $3.50 feet: thence North
81 IS East 1889 feet. to Corner
No. ., the Northeast Corner; thence
South :. - East 1898 feet 10 Cor
ner No. ,. the Southeast Corner:
thence South "a 55' West 1900 fe I
10 Corner No. 4. the Southwest Cor
ner; thence North % % West 600
feet TO Corner No /, the place of be-
ginning. containing q total area OF
1891 acres expressly excluding area
in conflict with CROWN POINT"
lode. survey No i:5 of 3.Vl2 acres.
The presumed course OF the vein on
this claim is from the East end Ger.
ter South si' 81 West 1900 feet.
The location notices OF said claims
are recorded ia the Office Cf the
County Recorder of Cochise County,
Arizona. as follows:
ANTELOPE" Book 50. Record OF
Mines, Page 22S:
"SHOOFLY" Book 80, Record OF
Mines. Page 223:
The names OF the adjoining claims
are: ON the North the GROWN
POINT" and "IRONCAP": on the
East the SILVER QUEEN: on the
South unknown mining claims: on
the West GROWN POINT
j. l.. IRWIN.
Register.
First publication Oct Is. 1917.
Tombstone epitaph. (Tombstone, Ariz.) 1887-current, 1917-11-11
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
UNITED STATES PATENT

MINERAL SURVEY NO. 1927
Serial No. O31332
United States Land ONCE. Phoenix,
Arizona
October "a, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Bunker
Hill Mines Company whose postoffce
address is Tombstone. Arizona, has
made application :or patent for the
following named lode mining claim.
si.uate in the Tombstone Mining Dis.
trict, Cochise County. Arizona:
ANTELOPE"
Beginning at Corner No. /. tbs
Northwest Corner whence the quar-.
ter Corner between Sections 90 and
20. Township 20 South. Range %
East G. G s. r. p. & NJ bears North
So IL West ss7.5 feet: thence
South So 2y East 1900 feet to Cor.