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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Joseph |. Rrlstow Reslans.

Joseph L. Bristow, fourth assistant
postmaster general of I the United
State1 has tendered,to the president
his resignation as an officer of the pos
tai service to take effect ON the goth
instant. >
The announcement came aftto~si con-
ference between the president, Secre-
tary Taft, Mr. Bristow and Senator
Ions of Kaneeks prlorediately after
the conference.-the PFC ldent issued
the following order:
1T is ordered that Joseph L. Bris-
tow of Kansas be appointed a special
commissioner for the purpose Of visit
ing the ports of the Pacific coast, the
isthmus of Panama, New York, and
such other ports as may be necessary,
to make an investigation into the
present trade conditions and freight
rates between the Atlantic and Pa
cific coasts. across the isthmus of
Panama, and tween the west coast
of South America afJ the east coast
of the United States. and Europe, for
the purpose of determining the best
policy to be pursued in the manage
mont of the Panama Railroad com.
pany.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
TRAGEDIES of Cotton Mill Strike.

Fall River, Mass, Jan. II. - John
Neville, weaver, who with his Grip.
pied wife is said to have suffered
much during the cotton mill strike,
laid down the paper after reading of
the failure of the strike conference at
Boston and cut his throat He died
instantly. Three striking loom fixers,
who since the mills closed have lodged
together in one small room, were
found unconscious from Illuminating
gas Sunday. They will recover
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
osweao Starch Factory Burned.

Sixty girls and many men had a
narrow escape in a fire which destroy
ed a portion of the Corn Products
company's starch factory at Oswego
and caused loss of $225,OOO.
Several persons were hurt, one seri-
ously. Anna Arnold became bewild-
cred lost her way and when rescued
was burned about the head and body.
Her hair was entirely burned off. Her
recovery is doubtful.
A big starch factory which stood
on the site|of the fire was burned less
than year ago, eLtailing loss Of
100000. The plant was rebuilt and
was opened two moAths ago.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Tuesday.

The second trial of aged Charles
Ronier for the murder of Franz Frehr
and his wife year ago, started in
Ruffalo.S
Mr. and Mrs. William T. Mason
died trying to save their children IN
fire in which the whole family per-
ished, in Fifth avenue, New York.
H. L. Bowden drove his 90.horsa
power Mercedes car / mile atDaytona.
Fla, in 37s. This is two seconds Un.
der the record held by w. X. Wander
bilt, Jr.
Gessler Rosseau, arrested in Phil.
adelphia, confessed to attempting to
blow up the statue of Frederick the
Great in Washington and also IN
sending an Internal machine onto the
steamer Umbrla in New York year
ago
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
TO RESTRICT WAR ZONE
Secretary Hay Sends Another
Note to Pekin Government.
American Government viii Do Wha
II Can to Save China and Other Neu
traI Powers From Complication.
Which Would Follow Extension Of
HostIlltles to Chinese Territory.

IlOStIltiSo 70 SHHSSC lSTTItoIy'
Washington, Jan. d7.-China's al
tentioh has. again been indirectly in
vited B8l4se. American government t,
the 'neceYysfor a faithful mainten
ance'of heT entrality, not only in he
personal interest but in the interes
of the worlds peace.
Secretary Hay on the receipt of tn,
full text Of Count Lamsdorffs note ex
pressing Russia's belief that Chinai
neutrality had been repeatedly violat
ed, prepared instructions for thu
American charge at Pekin, directing
him to make inquiry Of the Chinese
government regarding the situation.
1t is specifically declared that this
action cannot in any way be con
strued as indicating that this govern
ment assumes responsibility for the
charges made by Russia. Indeed
this government has received no in
formation through its legation at Pc
kin nor through the various American
consulates in China that the Chinese
are violating the rules of neutrals
Nevertheless, in view of Russia's ex
pressed anxiety over the situation in
China which her investigation dis
closes, the American government Is
ready to do what 1t can to save China
and the other neutral powers from
the far-reaching complications which
it is feared would follow an extension
to Chinese territory of the zone Of
hostilities.
Sir Mortimer Durand, the British
ambassador, and Baron Bussche, the
German charge d'affaires, saw Acting
Secretary of State Loomis on the sub
ject. AS the representative of the
government from which emanated the
suggestion that the American govern
ment invite the powers concurrently
to urge on Russia and japan the re
specting of Chinese neutrality, the
baron's visit was significant. Later IN
the day came the Japanese minister
who said positively that Japan desired
sincerely to adhere to her agreement
regarding China's neutrality.
Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, the
Chinese minister, called on Secretary
Hay at his home. Although Ill, the
secretary is keeping in close touch
with the situation and it can be stat
ed that this government by no means
has abandoned the hope China may
yet be saved from an extension OF
hostilities.
In a conversation Mr.. Takahira, the
Japanese minister, reiterated that
Japan desired and intended, II posi-
BILE, to adhere strictly to her agree
ment to respect China's neutrality.
But" he added, "if Russian generals
invite them to Mongolia our command
ers under the circumstances could
hardly be expected to refuse the in
vitation."
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Boy Set His Sister Afire.

Easton, Pa, Jan. 17.-SiX-year-old
Matte German. daughter of William
German of Zane street, this city, who
was burned at her home late Saturday
afternoon by younger brother while
che two children were playing alone
in the house, died Sunday morning at
the hospital. The boy, after lighting
a piece of paper at the kitchen range,
applied the flames to his sisters cloth.
ing, lust to scare her"
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
MSnday.

President Roosevelt recommended
to congress that the isthmian canal
commission be reduced from seven to
three or five members.
Cossacks make daring raid on the
Japanese railroad below Lao Yang,
cutting the line. Another detachment
attacks Newchwang and is driven
back.
Rev. M. l.. Stimson, a South Sea
missionary, arrived at San Francisco
with news of the killing and eating by
New Britain natives of five Catholic
priests and five nuns.
Count Cassini conferred with Sec
retary Hay on Russia's declaration to
the powers that she has evidence of
China's breach of neutrality and that
she will with free hand protect her
interests. ~ --
Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral Bristow resigned and was ap-
pointed a special commissioner to
study trade relations and freight rates
10 determine the best policy of manag
ing the Panama railroad.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Two Men Killed at Crossing.

Erie, Pa, Jan. 17.-Thomas No
bloch, a farmer, and William Martin,
employed by him, while driving home
to Swanvlle early in the morning
were killed instantly by a fast Lake
Shore train west of this city. They
did not see the train approaching a
crossing and drove over the tracks
in front of it. When they did discov-
er their danger the express was upon
them.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
SUMMARY OF The NEWS
Short Items From Various
Parts OF the World.
Record Of Many Happenings Condensed
and Put In Small Space and Ar
ranged With Special Regard For tho
Convenience Of the Reader Who ha1
Little Time to Spare.

Attorney General Moody made the
clos'Rg argument against the beef
trw I IN the Limited States SapEeme
edvet. :.
''1'en arrests of alleged leaders of
the Black Hand band were made in
JeI sey City, which the police believe is
headquarters of the society.
Speaker Cannon leads the stand
1atters" in opposition to any tariff re-
vision and to the proposed extra ses-
sion of congress in October.
An unsuccessful attempt was made
by one or more civilians to blow up
the statue of Frederick the Great, pre-
sented to this government by the EN-
peror Of Germany, and now standing
in the War College grounds.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
SATURDAY.,

Officials Of the Mutual Life Insur-
ance company, at the hearing in the
Blair case, declared they would not
insure known criminals.
Brooklyn bridge is to be rebuilt at
a cost of $5,OOO,OOO as soon as Man
haitian bridge and the East river tun-
mel are available for traffic
Pathologists in the state laboratory
at Buffalo declared cancer to be a
parasitic and infectious disease and
announced cures in infected animals.
The Japanese armored cruiser To-
kiwa captured in the Sea of Japan, on
Jan. IL the British steamer Roseley,
loaded with coal consigned to Vladi-
vostok.
The New York county grand jury
presentment involving the liquor deal.
ers' corruption fund" was given to
the legislature, but the governor could
find no grounds for executive action
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Two Bows Instantly Killed.

Auburn, N. Y, Jan. 17.-Robert Cul-
YER aged years, while playing about
his home in Aurelius, found loaded
revolver and shot himself through the
eye and brain, dying almost instantly.
Rome, N. Y, Jan. II. - Carson
Kronz, the 12-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Girard Kronz, was struck by a
trolley car at Oriskany and instantly
killed. -
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Prince Mlrsky,s Reslanatlon.

The cZar has not accepted Prince
Sviatopolk-M Mirsky's resignation of the
ministry of the interior. The minister
has informed his majesty Of his de.
sire to be relieved of the office be-
cause the imperial reform program
did not go far enough to meet his
views, but the emperor so far has per-
suaded him to remain in the minis
try.
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky's .rs,T.
ment soon, however, is regarded es
certH7N and NJ Witte a9ierently is
equally certain of becoming the Bis
marck of Russia, despite the fact that
he is cordially hated as well as feared
at court.
Even the emperor seems to shrink
from the influence of this strong man,
which is accepted as accounting for
his reluctance to give up Prince
Sviatopolk- Mirsky SO long as NJ. Witte
stands as the only alternatives!
Prisoners Arrive In Japan.
The steamers Kaga and Sunuki
have arrived at Nagasaki with 1000
Russian prisoners of war and so Off
GERS.
All the prisoners have been quar-
tered at Inasa, a village near by,
where has also been prepared lodge
for General Stoessel. who will arrive
next Saturday.
The Russian officers are allowed
much liberty within the bounds of the
town, but they are under police es
cort
General Stoessel and stan will sal
from there for Europe on q French
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Raines Law Flagrantly Violated.

Syracuse, N. Y, Jan. 17-ThaQnon'
daga county January grand jury re-
ported to Justice w S. Andrews by
resolution that the Raines law is flag.
rantly violated in Syracuse and that
violations are so open that the city
authorities must be aware Of Of
fenses. The jury directs that copies
of the resolution be sent to the COVER
nor and the local commissioner of
public safety.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Phoenlx Park coIllerx to Resume.

Pottsville, Pa, Jan. 17.-The Phoe'
nix Park colliery, an operation of the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and
Iron company, near here, which has
been idle since December, resumed
yesterday. A new breaker has just
been built with a capacity Of 10000
tons a day, The colliery employs
about 500 hands.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Pension Building For Inaugural Ball.

The house adopted the senate reso-
tion for. he holding Of the inaugural
ball in the pension building On a
viva voce vote the resolution was lost
bur roll call enabled those favorable
. to the pension building proposition to
muster their strength and pass it.
Speaker Cannon and several of the
Republican leaders recorded them.
selves NaS.ksAGg opposed to the idea Of
the emIgEthient Of the pension build
t'ng for the purpose
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
New commissioner of Pensions

The president has appointed YES
pasian Warner to be commissioner of
pensions. Mr.. Warner is now a men,
ser of congress from Illinois.
Mr.. Warner. is from the 10Th district
Of Illinois and was reelected last No
vember for the fifth term and was
strongly endorsed by the state delega.
tion and by prominent members of the
G. A. r. and other organizations of
soldiers.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Miners Entombed In Shaft.

Decatur, ILL.,, Jan. 17.-Three miners
are known to be dead and a score OF
others are entombed in C0O-fOot
shaft of the Decatur Coal company,
cut of from rescue by dense smoke
produced by fire that started in h
mule stable.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Fire In General Herkimer House.

Little Falls, N. Y, Jan. II. - The
parlor of the General Herkimer House.
two miles from this city, in which the
hero of Oriskany died 1877 years ago,
was destroyed by fire. The room had
never been changed since his death
The fire was confined to that room.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Carter Elected Senator.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 17.-Thomas II,
Carter Rep, was elected United
States senator for the term beginning
on March 4, to succeed Paris Gibson,
Dem. He has been United States
senator from Montana before.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Churoh nna sahbnth SCHOOL.

Presbyterian Sabbath School at9'4o a.
M. NJ. Il. Sabbath School at lO:OO a. M
Preaching in M. Il. Church every SAD
bath evening by Rev. w. o. Calhoun.
Preaching in the f. M. Church every
sabbath evening at the eusual hour. Rev.
II. A. Zahniser, Pastor.
Services in the Presbyterian Church
every sabbath morning and evening,
The regular meetings of the w. q. Il.
u. are held at the headquarters on the
second and fourth Tuesdays OF each
m, nth.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Possible Visit From King and Queen

1t was announced by Mayor Laporte
of Montreal that he has received
letters from some prominent men in
England in which 1t is intimated that
It is quite likely that King Edward
and Queen Alexandra may visit Can
ada this year.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Governor Adams Inaueurated.

Standing at the side of retiring Gov.
ernor James Peabody, who will begin
an energetic contest for the governor.
ship, Alva Adams was inapgurated
governor of Colorado
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18

mall steamer Jan 1G. These Russian
prisoners are unfeignedly pleased at
the en- Of the hardship of the siege
and the c0nsidcrate treatment of their
victors.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Published every Wednesday by
Terms, si.oo A Year, strictly In Advance
BOROUGH OFFICERS.
,oees.-F. II, Lanson,
ELM STREET, rIoSnsri, PA.

Burgess. II. Lanson.
CostacsDaen. J. o. Dunn, j. Is.
Muse, G. n. Weaver. J. W. Landers, J.
Il. Dale, WE Killmer, G. A. Lanson.
Justices o(the Pedce-C. A. Randall, y.
j. Setley.
Constdbie--S. X. Maxwell.
Cottector-S. J. Setley.
School Direct0rs-L. Nalton. j. U.
Scowden, II. l.. Haslet, E.1W Bowman,
II, II. Ritchey, A. @. Brown.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
FOREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

Member OF Congress-Joseph O. Sibley.
Member of iSenate-J. X. p. Hall.
A Assenlbly-J. ii. Robertson.
President Judge-W. M. Lindsey.
Associate Judges-W. ii. II. Dotterer,
l.. X. Kreitler.
Prothonotary, Register q Recorder, DC.
j. @. Geist.
Sheriff. Geo. w. Noblit.
Treasurer-W. II. Harrison. -
CbnmtssionerS- Burhenn, A. A.
Shipe, Henry Weingard.
District A Attorney--S. ID. Irwin.
jury ComnltsSionerS-E SibDle,
Lewis Wagner.
Cbroner-Dr. J. w. Morrow.
County Auditors-W. ii. Stiles, 6eo.
w. Holeman, B. A. McCloskey:
County Siuveyor--D. w. Clark.
County Superintendent-E. T.. stitzih-
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Miner Found Frozen to Death.

Mahanoy City, Pa, Jan 17.--John
Coan, an aged miner, was found fro2'
en- to death in a stable here Monday
morning.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
DILL. EMERT

FANCY BOOT Il SHOEMAKER.
Shop in Walters building, Cor. Elm
and Walnut streets, Is prepared TO do all
kinds of custom work from the finest to
.he coarsest and guarantees his work to
give perfect satisfaction. Prompt atten-
ton given to mending, and prices "en'
sonabe.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
HOUSE,

CENTRAL HOUSE,
" GERow & GEROW Proprietor.
Tionseta, Pa. This is the most centrally
located hotel in the place, and has all the
modern improvements. No pains will
be spared to make it a pleasant stopping
place for the travelling public. First
class Livery in connection.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Regular Term. Of Court.

Fourth Monday OF February.
Third Monday of May.
Fourth Monday of September.
Third Monday of November.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
Liquor Dealers, Corruption Fund.

Liquor Dealers Corruption Fund.
That President Fritz Lindinger of
the New York State Liquor Deal
ers' association raised fund of
upward of $4,000, ostensibly for the
purpose Of influencing legislation at
the last session Of the state legisla-
ture; that he and other members of
the associations Legislative commit
tee" brought the money to Albany
and spent some of It at least In treat
ing" members of both houses of the
Legislature, including loans of $50,
iture OF the fund the association re.
ceived no return In the form of legis-
lative or official action, either prom.
ised or accomplished; this seems to be
the substance Of the long expected
report from the New York grand jury
on the subject Of legislative corrLp-
tion at Albany.
This is the Interpretation placed
upon the matter by Governor Higgins
in statement he has issued. In 1t
the governor expressly exonerates
legislators and other state officers al.
legged 80 have been concerned in the
matter from charges of improper ac-
tion under the influence of the saloon
keepers committee or its funds; but
he takes occasion to deprecate the
custom Of irresponsible Legislative
committees" raising money for the
purpose of influencing legislation and
suggests the propriety of legislation
to put stop to it, undertaking to
sign any proper bills on that subject
which may be passed to him by the
legislature.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18

CAPT. GEORGE STOW POST, No. 274
" G.. Ar. Meets lst and Sd Monday
evening in each month, in A. o. U. W.
Hall, Tionesta.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

rNI' N ESTA LODGE, No. 1863, |. o. o. +:
lhDehts every Tuesday evening, in Odd
Fellows Hall, Partridge building.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18

LNoREST LODGE, No. lS4, A. o. U. W.,
L Meets every Friday evening inlA.o.u.
w. Hall, Tionosta.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1905-01-18

Washington, Jan. d7-China's at
tentioi has. again been indirectly in
vited B8t1se, American government tc
the 'neceWy for a faithful mainten
ance'of heTS entrality, not only in her
personal interest but in the interest
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-18
siMPLIFlEs THE SITUATION.
Colorado Legislature Cannot Declare
Governorship Vacant.

Colorado Legislature Cannot Declare
Governorship Vacant.
Denves. March 15.-The supreme
court decision that the legislature can
not legally declare vacancy In the
Office of governor has simplified the
situation by eliminating the PROPOSE
tton to seat Lieutenant Governor Jesse
F. Mcdonald as governor. There is
now before the joint convention of the
general assembly clear cut issue be-
tween Governor Alva Adams and
James F. Peabody, contestor.
At least one-third of the sixty-six
Republican members of the general
assembly have refused to be bound by
any action on the question in caucus.
Should forty-nine of those now fall in
line for Peabody he would have a
majority of the. joint convention. which
consists of ninety-seven members. and
would be declared elected. On the
other hand Governor Adams requires
the votes of eighteen Republicans in
addition to the thirty-one Democratic
votes to give him a majority on joint
ballot. However, If eighteen Repub-
licans refuse to vote for either the
Peabody or the Adams report from the
contest committee neither of the con-
testants will have majority and Gov
ernor Adams will continue in Office.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-18
.RussIAHs OUT OF DANGER
REMNANTS OF GENERAL KuRo.
PATkIN'S ARMY MAKE GOOD
THEIR RETREAT.

st. Petersburg, March 15.-Accord-
ing to the latest information received
by the war office the remnants of Cen
eral Kuropatkins army have made
good their retreat and are now out Of
the immediate danger of new turn
ing movement north of Tie pass.
=. The Japanese are reported to- be
completely exhausted by! their lmg.
hard tight and ARE compelled to rest
and undertake the tasks Of bufying
their dead and looking after their
wounded, prisoners and plunder. The
war Office admits, however, that Kuro-
patkin has not!s.furnished specific in
formation as to the whereabouts of
General Kawamura; who has been re-
ported. to be northeast of Tie pass, or
of the Japanese columns reported to
be pushing north by forced marches
west of the railroad. Kuropatkin has
also left the war Office in; the dark in
regard to the number of prisoners cap
,,tured by the Japanese, having made
no detailed report about the separate
units. Therefore, the general STAFF is
In no position to contradict the Toxic
dispatches detailing the Russian
losses,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-18
At REDUCED WAGES.
Striking New York Street Railway EN-.
pIoyes Return to Work.

Striking New York Street Railway En-
pIoyes Return to Work.
New York, March 15.-The traffic
conditions on the elevated railroads
and subway are slightly improved. No
more trains are being run, but little
better speed is maintained.
All the employees of the Interborough
company who went on a strike and
whose wages had been previously ad-
vanced because of the length of their
service secured unemployment only at
the sacrifice of whatever advance in
wages they had obtained. Experienced
motormen were reduced from $3.50 to
So day, gatemen from $1.55 to $1.4o.
guards from. .s1.90, toas1.55 aud CON
ductors from s2.40 to $2.10. So crushed
was the. strike spirit that the men ac-
cepted the reductions without protest.
Many expressed regret. that they had
Joined in the strike and told the Off
GERS that they had done so from fear.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1905-03-18
BUSINESS e sAhlocKs j llNH5 IN RUINS. ~,
Fire at Mankato, Mimi, Causes Loss
IAN III 10000, ~

. y d -
" Mankato, MINI, March 15.-The
most disastrous fire 'inythe history of
the city occurred during the evening.
lasting from o'clock until midnight.
When, the flames We're finally under
control the beautiful glass block at
the southwest corner of Front and
jackson streets was in ruins and Rich
ards Bros big dry goods establish
ment, the Northwestern Telephone ex-
change and a dozen physicians had
been burned out of house and home.
The total loss will be about $150,OO0.
oRswhich there is partial insurance.
Thg.tire originated in the dry goods
.steFe. \ II; ts i said that there was a
,snselll explosion, as OF gas. and almost
saafly sths whole ssblace was, in
:AaRekkssa md almost before the::ares Iap-
iparatus could be gotten to the scene
the bloctx octxHass1aomefSs