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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-05-04

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
CONDITIONS IN PORTO RICO.
MAJOR HOFF's REP0RT-FUTURE ACTION IN
REGARD TO ISLAND CONSIDERED.

r,sh,,s,or Aug 1S-Surgeon General Sternberg
has received the report of Major Jonh n: Iioii
chief surgeon of the Military Department OF Ior'o
Rica giving a complete survey Of the conditions
in the island, from the STANDPOINT Oh meulOoi
ma, and an officer Besides giving the technlcal
features Of the 1ituation. Major Hof discusses the
permanent military policy toward Porto hlco' anu
the need Of shaping all military acuon VIII" '"a'
in view. Major Hoff says:
The question Of what will be the military ponc ,
OF our sdar for upon il will depend numerous
sanitary questions relating to the troops ,u not
I PrssuT 1Sa ba the o arery regiment
mounted or foot and battalion OF na,ive tb ~
about two thousand. norrvvise
trust we will not be actuated by any penbb ast we
pound foolish policy c ,b of ,1 5fyias 10
The habitations are conducive 10 neanS ea,d nf
IN he tropics and | hope II will never pc saiu ~ ~
our possessions here that they are gTaysyarHS o.
United States soldiers But TO asU wav ' from the
touch Of the elbow with a population "hich Is
physically degenerate
Major Hon gives in detail the conditlon OF inc
bosnitaIs turned over to the United States by the
Standards He SAYS of them: THE sanitary ar
ranpements were Spanish which may he con-
strued 10 mean that they were everything uhsan-
tary He recommends the purchase OF ,s, sme oppo-
site the hospital at Ponce for new nuiidines' Mise
cS MaGF H and & Says Boggny for services
He Sospas as hee
like good woman nurse. adding a ferVent olhcia'
The Major SAYS considerable trouble has resulted
from distrbuton of supplies. owing 10 delays IN
shipment by the QsIartermasters Department he
states that robbery was rife. and II seemed at one
Zine as though no box marked with red cross
las ali medical supplies are marked) could pass
without paying toll. -, ,, ,,ra,
The Chief Surgeon speaks Of the alarming prev,
alence of private diseases among our soldiers ana
saws the Indications that It will not be long
before a large percentage of them on tropc sta
lions will be as thoroughly infected as Is the
LII ot,ya nonuIstion The most serious phase OF the
Situation, he points out is the danger OF spread
d. ne contamination at home by the returning
Icons a nuestion that assumed the gravest pro-
horizons In Great Britain's experience with her
tropic possessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
THE VIGHANCIA HEARD FROM
SHE TOUCHED AT NASSAU, HAVING The
wINIFRED IN TOw-oTHER BE-
LATED SHIPS.

A dispatch was received at the office OF the new
York and Cuba Steamship Line yesterday from
Nassau Bahama Islands saying that the Vigil
amelia which sailed from here on August anu
WAS six DAYS overdue on her trip TO Havana, mao
arrived at Nassau Thursday afternoon ana hau
left there for Havana at a. m yesterday Inc
Vigtlancia rode out heavy gale. which she en-
countered the second day out and also pickeu Wy
lowed the steamship Winfred, which was paoi'
damaged, TO Nassau.
The Winifred is owned by Miller Bull * hho"i
ton OF No 80 Broadway Under command OF mp
tain Iaurbrane she was her way to New
Orleans with a general cargo. but carried no pas
seneers The vessel had been tossed about Tor
two davs in the hurricane and had lost her smoke
attack and ventilators two lfeboats and almost
evervtbing movable on deck. When picked UP by
the vigilancia her pumps were choked, and there
was two feet OF water in her stokehole ana engine
room Many OF her stern rivets were started ana
she was generally In bad plight. Second Mate
II g Sullivan is reported TO have been severely IN.
iured by flying wreckage. she carried Gre" vi
thirty-fve men. e A.. >-ou vorL and
Cuba Line is overdue. She should nave arrived
here from Havana Thursday john W. Barrett'
manager of the line. said yesterday thaI ne en-
tertained no apprehensions as TO the havana "a .
safety He thinks she encountered ana was ue
layed by the storm that was met 10y tn me
Vigilancia 7 he Havana had not oeeh s'eh'eo "P
to a late hour last night ~, ,,o,.,,,or
The steamship jamestown. of the Old DOMINION i,
line about which there had been some anxiety
arrived in port yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
ro SELL PORTO RICAN COFFEE HERE

General Roy Stone suggested yesterday. at a
meeting Of Porto Rican merchants and plantation
owners. held at the Merchants Associations rooms.
that as many citizens of Porto Rico were willing
10 contribute large quantities of Porto Rcan coffee
of the highest grade for the relief of the distressed
on that island. arrangements be made for bringing
back the coffee on the United States transports
and for the introduction and sale Of the coffee in
This country. thought that If this suggestion
is carried out the Porto Rican plantation owners
and merchants will be able to help their own peo-
ple, and a market will be formed here for Porto
Rcan coffee, which is at present practically un-
known in this country.
1t was finally agreed that General Stone should
nrepare a statement of his plan in writing. TO be
promulgated through the proper channels in Porto
Rico for the purpose of soliciting coffee 10 be
port TO an amount not exceeding 100 bags. or
&0c0 pounds. for the first shipment, this coffee to
Island. F. NJ Toro. who returns TO Porto Rico
next week. agreed 10 take this address or state
with him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
RIFLES FOR CrSTOv OFFICERS

Washington, Aug. 1s.-The Secretary of the Treas
ury has issued letter OF instructions to custom
officers which states that vessels plying between
Canadian ports the 81. Croix River. the st.
Lawrence River, the Niagara River. the Detroit
River the St Clair River and the St Mary's River
and adjacent ports Of the United States on the
same waters: also vessels plying between Canadian
ports on Lakes Ontario Erie. ST. Clair. Huron,
Superior. Rainy Lake. Lake Of the Woods Lake
Champain and ports In the United States; also yes
sells plying between Mexican ports the Rio
Grande and adjacent ports in the United States are
exempt from the provisions Of Section Of the act
which requires vessels clearing from foreign port
for port in the United States TO obtain from the
consular officer a bill of health
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
cr.rr pP1NTJyG CONTRACT.

Albany 1s-Deputy Attorney General Coyne.
on behalf Of State Controller Morgan and Attorney
General Davies constituting majority OF the STATE
Printing Board late this afternoon filed with the
Supreme Court an answer 10 the petition or the
Brandow Printing Company, OF this city. that
writ Of certiorar be issued to review the proceed
ings of the State Printing Board in awarding to
John A. Mccarthy. OF this city the contract to
perform the State legislative printing during the
years 1900 and 1901. The return denies that the
offer of the petitioner was the lowest and that by
virtue thereof II became the duty of the State
Printing Board 10 enter into a cntract with him
for the legislative printing. but II is alleged that
the time OF the awarding Of such contract the
bid OF John A. Mccarthy was the lowest bid which
cOnformed to the requirements of the statute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
REPORT ON YELLOW FEVER
BACILLUS CAUSING THE DIsEAsE-MEANs
TO PREVENT INFECTION

TO PREVENT INFECTlON.
Washington. Aug. B--The report Of the Com
mission appointed by the President In 1897 from tho
Marine Hospital Service stan 10 Investigate the
nature of yellow fever was to-day made public by
Surgeon General Wyman. The Commission
composed ~ Surgeon Eugene Wasdin and Passed
Assistant Surgeon Geddings. both yellow fever
perts. The conclusions OF the Commission are
summarized as follows:
Flrst-That the micro-organsm discovered by
Profess r Giuseppe Sanarell Of the University OF
Bologna Italy. and by him named bacillus icte-
rCde i The yso OF ys fever & Infectious
10 certain animals. the degree varying with the
spee d hs d By Blood necon and R %
in dogs and rabbits there is no evidence Of this
subsequent invasion OF the blood monkeys react
Third--That Infection takes place py way OF the
respiratory tract the primary colonization in th:
' Fourth"That in many cases Of the disease proba-
bly a majority Of them, the primary infection
colonization in the lungs is followed by secondary
infection or d no Try osen This s.ennssav
Infection may be complicated by the eoinstantane-
Gus Of other . 6rn mo b ,e eo9a or
Of ef'i life eo'"p''A''O" ''' N'''' ' ~ ms MUS
theory advanced by Professor sanarelli that this
disease is primarily septlcsmis inasmosh as
not be found in the blood organs In which II
might be deposited therefrom.
Sixth-That there exists no causal relationship
between the bacillus Of Sternberg and this highly
infectious disease. and that the bacillus is fire.:
nuently found in the intestinal contents OF normal
animals and OF man. well az in the urine and the
bronchial secretion.
seventh-That, so far as your Commission is
aware the bacillus icterodes has never been found
in any body other than one infected with yellow
fever and that whatever may be the cultural sim
ilarities between this and other micro organisms.
II is characterized by specifcity which Is dis
tinctive.
Eighth-That the bacillus cteroides is very sus.
ceptibe 10 the influences injurious 10 bacterial lfe
and that its ready control by the processes Of dis
Infection chemical and mechanical. is assured.
Ninth-That the bacillus cteroides produces In
yftro. well in vita, toxin or the most
marked potency, and that, from our present
knowledge there exists reasonable possibility
Of the ultimate production OF an anti-serum more
potent than that Of Professor Sanare
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
RECOMMENDED FOR COMMISSIONS.

Elizabeth Aug IS SpecaD.-Governor VOORHEES,
and Adjutant General stryker held conference
here this afternoon on the selection OF eight names
Of officers from New-Jersey who served In the
Spanish American war to be recommended TO
Secretary Root for commissions in the new vol
unteer regiments that are to be sent the Phil
ippines They picked out one major. four captains
and three first leutenants. The names will not be
made public for three or four days.
Washington, Aug IS (SpeciaD. Efforts were
made to-day by Tribune correspondent TO ascer-
tain the recommendations OF Governor VOORHEES,
for officers in the regiments, but the Adju-
tant General refused 10 disclose such information
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
ONE CASE AT PORT LIMON.

FIRST OF THE FRUIT PORTS TO BE AFFECTED
NEWS SENT TO SOUTHERN CITIES.
Washington Aug B-Surgeon General Wyrnan
was to-day informed by Surgeon Carson, stationed
at Port Lamon. Costa Rica, OF the appearance Of
one case OF yellow fever at that place. This is one
OF the eight American ports at which the Marine
Hospital Service has Official stationed 20 report
promptly the appearance Of yellow fever. This Is
the first that has reported at any OF the fruit
ports this season The information received has
been telegraphed to several Of the Southern cities
which prohibit the Importation Of fruits from in
fected ports as soon a case OF yellow fever APP
pears In the case OF the Northern ports OF the
United states however, interference is made
with the landing OF cargoes. long as danger
from the yellow fever is not apparent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
MR.. WAKEMAN NOT TO RESIGN.

renewed report that Wilbur r. wakeman. the
Appraiser OF the Port. to be forced into re-
tirement. was met with another denial by Mr.
Wakeman yesterday. He said
Il have not resigned. ! have rot been asked to
resign, and as far as know. have not been re-
moved. Furthermore / am not going TO resign.
Judging from the frequency OF these reports
should guess that there some people who would
like 70 have me resign. but that is all / know
about the reports"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19

hath observance" Are circulating pledges fof
total abstinence" Paid part Of our pastors
salary" Held cottage prayer meetings" For
nation of classes for Bible study" Fought Sum
day baseball" Making people g uncomfortable table
box fghts at the primaries" Opened a reading
room In our church" Secured many names 70.
given to missions from 81 to sis" CLOSED a Sun
day barber shop"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
MARAUDERS SHOT DOWN BY SHER1FFS

Charleston. w. Va. Aug. 1s.-Crump Arbogast
shot and killed and Robert Redy shot
through the body by Sheriff Stevenson and depu-
ties at Edorado. Clay County to-day. IT is
charged that both had been roblhng. burning
stores and committing depredations in Clay and ad-
Joining counties. They had taken refuge in a
house. The posse surrounded the house and opened
fire. The survivors surrendered and are in Clay
County Jail. The men wanted for burning a
station on the Cleveland. Canton and Southern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19

,,ues had been coming in for some time All me
minor crops are either entirely destroyed OF d
rTha sugar cane being younf. has not s uneerfu
as much. but the value OF the crop VIII cer'ai'"'
be essened.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.

Washington. Aug. f-The Wilmington has left
Montevideo for Rio. The Lancaster has sailed from
Newport for a cruise and the Pawtucket has sailed
from Mare Island for Bremerton. Washington. The
Marblehead left Panama yesterday for Acapulco
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
WHAT THE PANTHER WILL. CARRY.

DELPHIA AND BALTIMORE
Philadelphia, Aug. N.-As soon as 700 tons OF all
kinds OF food can be purchased and put on board
the United States transport Panther, which has
been designated by the War Department to carry
the contributions of Philadelphia and Baltimore
10 the stricken inhabitants OF Porto Rico.
that vessel will sail for Baltimore. where 300 tons
additional viii be taken on board. This decision
reached to-day at conference between Mayor
Ashbridge and the Deputy Quartermaster. G. A. H.
McCauey. The Porto Rico Relief Committee of
this city had intended to fill the Panther with Phila
delphia contributions, but the War Department,
Through Major McCauley, urged the committee TO
1et the Panther 90 at once. Over 1900 has already
been contributed. which will partly pay for the
cargo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
AN AMERICAN CONCERN ABSORBED

London, Aug. lS.--It Ia reported that an English
sewing cotton company will acquire all the COM
mon shares of, the American Thread Company. and
1t is reported also that the American vendors have
subscribed for fl25 900 OF the new common shares
In the English concern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
MARINE CORPS.

Captain r. X WHITE detached from Second Battalion
Of Marines and ordered TO report 10 eommandant
Navy Yard. New-York. for duty at the Marine Bar
racks at that station.
First Leutenants ": H CLIFFORD: Jr. LOGAN
FELAND and JOHN s. BATES are detailed as mem
bers and First Lieutenant WILLIAM HOPKINS Is
detailed judge advocate Of general court martial
ordered 10 convene at Navy Yard, Washington y. g.
First Lieutenants W II. CLIFFORD. Jr.. and LOGAN
FELAND ordered 10 report 10 cormandsnt. Navy
Yard. Washington. d. c., for duty members Of a
Board OF Inventory ordered convene Marine
Barracks. Washington ID. G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19

KANSAS CITY OVERDUE AT SAVANNAH
Savannah ca Aug. 1s-The steamer Kansa.
CITY Csntain Fisher from New-York for this port
Is overdue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
RELIEF FOR PORTO RICANS.
THE EVELYN SAILS WITH SUffLlho'
RELIEF SENT FROM THIS CITY TO THE
PORTO RICAN SUFFERERS.


Medical and food supplies and large quantity
of clothing were shipped yesterday afternoon ."
t<he stea mship Evelyn, Of the New-fork ana For'o
Rico Steamship Line for the sufferers by the hur
ricane in Porto Rico. She left the Empire o'oe "
IN South Brooklyn. at o'clock ana Is eHpeo'eu y
reach San Juan. Porto Rico. WITHIN n'e uas
owners of the steamship are carrying three nun
S3red tons of supplies free of charge CORONER ~ -
iwoodrun who in charge OF the shippe y.
khe supplies was authorized by the secretary %
War TO pay charges for freight over ana aoo'e u".
: gross weight Under that arrangement suppHeS
were sent TO the Evelyn from this CITY, oos'V'''
savannah Atlanta st. Louis and Chicago
The Porto Rican Relief Committee or the Mei-
chants Association. Of which Governor
Is chairman shipped yesterday on the s'eai"s"Ip
Evelyn 2ls4 pairs Of trousers $3.50 men u
shirts $3.50 women's wrappers and cotton gowns
= enc ,or,.rs vests and undershirts loo
ounces of quinine. made up into lt"" 'aoie.s Vi
three grains each and put up In bottles containing
300 tablets each and an immense quantity OF rice
beans and other food
The committee also shipped for c. Kenyon CO.,
of BROOKLYN 800 pairs of trousers seven coats ana
swenty-six waistcoats. and package Oh ten Po"''u
of antipyrin given by II. A Metz
The United States transport Mcclellan Is sched-
,oled 10 sail from Pier No %. Brooklyn for Ponce
on the afternoon of August %. All contributions
should be delivered at Pier No. o. Brooklyn.
Contributions for the relief OF Porto Rlcahs were
made by many persons yesterday.
The following sums were sent 20 The tribune
office for the hurricane sufferers Five dollars from
"A II Dashier OF Bread Loaf. VT. and $40 from
S'An importing house OF Duane-st."
Subscriptions received by the Merchants Asso-
citation committee yesterday sweed its fund to
80 ssl Among the cash gifts one Of 500 from
William P. Clyde Co.. and 900 from another
- r,,.-- ......~
,day afternoon the contributions had reached SoSU'
The following were among those received yester-
day morning:
"A. Isen,
NcKesson Robbins 1 lo
Schiehen q Co....'. 100
ArbuCkle & wv
The committee in charge Of the relief fund Of the
Maritime Exchange sent yesterday $500 more 10
Governor General Davis.
II 4. Hollins Co. said yesterday that they had
% far received s2ls 80 for the Porto Rican SUI
ferers. ~ 80
The National Bank Of North America, at No %
Nassau-st, the depository designated by the Secre-
rary OF War has received up 10 date SIS. 456 s.
for the helpless Porto Rcans are:
Frederick sturgs No IA wall-st. New-York 800 %
District Of Columbia, Porto Rican Relief Fund. - -.
Through Providence Journal Company, Providence,
Funk & Waenalls 100 90
Poland Springs Hiram Kicker & sons and its
guests. per Z. P. Kicker president 4SS "a
" Blackstone No 2o3 Michigan-sye. Chicago 900 90
echafer Bros No IS Wal-st., 100 90
Goldman Sachs & Co, No 81 Nassau-st.. New 49,. -.
YORK ~"V"o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Deputy Sheriff Leavitt has received another writ
OF Tepevin against Kraft & Lewis wholesale
clothing dealers. Of No. 2 Great Jones-st who
cleaned out all their stock few days ago for
y447 in favor Of Devoe g. Peck. The Sheriff seized
ninetytwo pairs OF trousers at the Yesterday
morning. which had just been delivered by con-
tracing tailor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19

MEMS FURNISHINGS-Negig shirts In a'Iae-
tive patterns; flannel and percale; fairly priced u
7sc to Sl.2s good assortment from which 10
choose at SOC. each. Bathing Suits at u ~; tney
are S37s to $50 suits; sizes 80 to 20 Guns,
link or straight at l2He. pair; double that prce t0'
value.
SUMNER SKIRTS AND DRESSES-This is fare.
well 10 the entire s,ock-womens skirts and girls
dresses OF the former there many handsome
STYLES in duck piuues and buraps, that sold regularly
atS2 so to Sl2 Now they're 81 to ST. The girls
dresses and to II year sizes, of lawns, organizes
and ginghams, at ST. 50 and 81. so, though formerly
$3.50 to $l2.
SILK WAISTS, A CLOSING-To make room-tas
ornnipresent Midsummer necessity Sadns, @L
reduced from S. Taffetas, white only $3.50. were
S. sO and S., were up to $1,000. few s!ignuy
mussed, reductions greater for that reason. NAN
aisle.
SHOES-All of them on the fifth aoor ana coh'e-
ouenty all exceptional values. Boys excellent shoes
atSl.2s and $i.50, according to size; some win
spring heels, others with regular heels Chiidreh >
shoes AZ 7sc and ST. the kinds that usually COST
Al 90 and g. Momen's dark brown kidskn shoes
at$l 49, for which you'd readily pay at least DOL
lar more.
HANDKERCHIEFS - Notwithstanding yesterday
unpleasant weather. there was large selling OF 'ne
men and women's handkerchiets at lZhe esch'
ONLY 200 dozen left There still Use. and ,oe
values in the lot, and none is worth less man io'
GOLF CAPES AND JACKETS-The forms, ~ 10
numerous handsome new syles-$o.so 10 9I''O
Jsckets-some imported, all proper for Fall wear
at half prices, $3.50 to SIS
MEMS CLOTHING-SuS, that is coats and trousers,
of striped aannels are popuaI-sspecially tor Sohs
away. Custom tailors say $l2 to $40 OF SIS. here,
In six desirable patterns, at SS SO to SlS' Ehea
bicycle trousers at 81, instead OF w. Bicycle SUI" VI
linen, at s., instead of -.
ROWS, CIOrHING-So Fall styles for the to Is
wear boys Suits that sell usually at 81 to Sil-oW
here now at S.. Some 3se. and Soc WASHABLE
trousers are now 2Sc.
PERFUMES Queen Mary Toilet Water and Eau de
Cologne at Sc. an ounce, and exquisite extracts N
odors, bearing the same name, at 2Se an ounce VIC
furnish the bottles Pinaud's Extracts at 29c. an
ounce.
JOHN WANAMAkER
Eovrneylv T Stewart a Co.,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19

Deputy Sheriff Roberts received another attach
ment yesterday against Samuel Resented and his
wife Hinde dealers In cigars at No. 2o4 Rivngton-
st., in favor Of Abraham Greenspan. for $3.50.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-19
rerrER PROM HURRIcANE VICTIM.

The following extract is from o letter from Cap
Tain H. c. Farnham. OF the schooner Lillian Wood
run. TO Miller. Bull & Knowlton dated Ponce,
August 10 1893:
As cabled you yesterday. the Woodruff went
ashore In the hurricane Of the Sth; she lies in
three feet OF water and settled down six feet Into
fhe sand and mud, and must be pulled ahead some
fifteen hundred feet before she floats had great
difficulty in getting from the vessel 10 the Playa,
landing about a mile below the Playa, / had 10
wade and swim the entire distance through man
grove bushes, mud and broken shells. IL took me
three hours 10 make the mile. and reached here
1n bedragged condition. found the Playa In
ruins, buildings blown down. flooded and Quilted
At one time there was 1--WE feet OF water and mud
In some OF the warehouses The Custom House
sheds are in ruins. blown nat TO the ground al
will Be some time before any Of them will be
ready for service. Hundreds are homeless. mainly
the poor. whose houses are poorly built and which
were speedily destroyed by wind. water and falling
trees In one section OF the road there is solid
wall OF debris feet high and twelve hundred
or fifteen hundred feet long. consisting OF broken
trees parts of houses, furniture. bedding: animals
and people. The city OF Ponce suffered Just as
badly ! was there yesterday afternoon. Streets
are choked with falling telephone and telegraph
wires. trees and parts Of buildings The bridge was
carried away between the Playa and the town, AMI
II is not known where II went o. The coffee crop
IS thought to have been entirely destroyed; II
was nearly ready for picking, in fact, small guam