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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27

The first oil was seen just before
arriving at Paul Valley, Okla. The
cotton fields are numerous, but only
one was seen in bloom.
The tri-monthly inspection was held
this morning by the army physician.
They also made an inspection of the
sanitary condition of the train.
The boys are very much interested
in the trip When not busy writing
to friends and relatives, all eyes are
turned toward the open fields of red
soil and the Red river which winds
around the small hills. We are now
travelling through the valley in Ar
buckles bills, about sixty-eight miles
from the Texas border. Few of the
troopers have Travelled south and these
small mountains bring only words of
praise from the boys.
A large cotton warehouse proved an
interesting sight to us as we entered
Ardmore, Okla.
A short stop was made at Austin,
Texas. While there the boys spent
their last dimes for a good Texas
watermelon. The people in the small
towns along the way. cheer the boys
in the cotton olive drab as they go
by.
We stopped a few minutes in FIT.
Worth, Texas. 1t appears the officials
are not allowing the train to be de-
laved by sidetracking.
When we reached Cleburne, Okla,
the train was delayed two hours. A
change of the rear truck Of one of the
kitchen cars was necessary. The
third battalion passed us at that point
making our train the last of the third
Iowa. While at Clayburne, the sold
iers formed in column Of squads and
visited the city across the line, Gle,
burne. Texas The townspeople had
only the best to say for the Iowa
soldiers.
Watermelons in Texas can be bought
,, if Won work it right soldier can get
them cheaper than that.
that the soldiers are being starved on
the trains. This is not so with the
| Iowa boys for we had the following
menu for supper: Coffee, crackers
prunes, potatoes, bacon and hominy.
Privates Finnerty and Duke had the
honor Of cleaning the car
Who stole Sergeant McMasters
watermelon?
, H. E. ! indell. formerly of Ottumwa
now of GAINESVILLE, Texas. was at the
station to meet his cousin. Elmer
Gillen. .- -'.t ..~ -, ., -.s.... r.
At Cleburne. Texas, a quartet OF
soldiers sang for an ice cream dealer
sand he in turn reciprocated with ice
cream cones
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27
KNOCKS OUT FORK,

Oakville, July %. During the cleo
trical storm of this week. Harley
House and Wesley Cook, while engag-
ed in harvesting, were stunned by the
same bolt, the fork in each ones hand
being knocked out No serious injury
resulted but the men suffered severe
nervous attacks.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27

n Mrs. Lizzie Rifle and son Arthur and
daughter Helen Of Moline. ILL.,, have ar
rived in the city after an overland trip
and are visiting the formers daughter
Mrs. John S. Cook, 1T South Ash street
for a few DAYS
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27
Dr.D.E..G Graham,
Hours - to a12 a. M; to 8 p. m.
Office, First National Bank Bldg.
re al ottumwa, iowa
HEAT RECORD THREATENED.

Des Moines, July 25.-The heat
wave threatened to reach new crest
in Des Moines today when at p. m.
the mercury had risen to SO degrees,
within one degree Of the record for
the season. A low percentage of hui
midity however, made the heat more
endllrable a- - -.--.-.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27
al RICE WOMAN DIES.

Hodson, a patient from St.tLouis died
at the Fulton state hospital She
weighed 475 pounds and was the
heaviest inmate in the institution.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27

Who stole Sergeant McMasters'
watermelon?
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27

H. E. Tindell formerly of Ottumwa
now of GAINESVILLE, Texas. was at the
station to meet his cousin. Elmer
Gillen. -., .~ .., -.s...: 4
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27
TRIP SIDELIGHTS.

The first oil was seen just before
arriving at Paul Valley, Okla. The
cotton fields are numerous, but only
one was seen in bloom.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1916-07-27

Privates Finnerty and Duke had the
honor Of cleaning the car.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-20

Our rentals are moderate and our service Is
of the highest order
Our cuisine is dainty, the prices reasonable. ana
we make a specially Of serving Club breakfss"
or breakfasts q la carte In the apartments WIN
out extra charge for service.
A complete Turkish Bath and Hydro. Therapy
establishment is now In operation, including
well equipped Gymnasium and very large SWIM, I'm.
ming Pool. the water In which Is purified by the
ITltrs Violet RAYS and constantly being changed.
The Hotel is situated two blocks from Riverside
Drive and Central Park, and the Subway Express
Station and all surface car lines and the Riverside
buses are at our door.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-08-20
H0TELS.
-Dotel Amsonta-
Broadway, I'D to 18th Street,
Overlooking the Hudson River

The HOTEL ANSONIA Is II st0ries nIB!i'
is omen on all four sides and every room Is
an outside room. We have q few medium
and large size housekeeping apartments suit SUIT.
able for families or for parties Of business
men wishing to live together. which will wni DC
rented by the year or for the season Intur.
nIshed or fully furnished, with or without
full hotel service, including electric light
and artificial refrigeration, thus enabling pa
irons to have their meals served from the
Hotel In their own private dining-rooms
with great comfort.
We also have a limited numNer OF non
housekeeping apartments Of two and three
rooms with private bath, which will be
rented on yearly lease or for the season,
either unfinished or fully furnished, with
full hotel service.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
". ?. ROUTE ID
 ADD ID FLEET

In crder t6 take care of the ra- pidly growing tourist travel in the North the White Pass & Yukon Route will let contracts soon for the building of a sixteen-knot . twin screw steamer for Lake Atlin and a small stem-wheel staemer for the Taku and Atlin portage route' according to the announcement re- ently made by J. IL. Burnside, gen eral agent of the company. In all probability the two vessels will be built at a Seattle plant and then shipped knocked down to White horse, where they will be assembl- ed and proceed under their own steam 70 their places in tue 9,5OO- mile route of lakes and rivers in Alasra, British Columbia and the Yukon territory over which the company operates steamers.
 The decision to add the two vessels to the river and lake fleet is dua to the increasing popularity Of the White Pass & Yukon Route among tourists. The passenger traffic coupled in 1915 and doubl- ed again in 1916, according to the records of the company, and in order to keen pace with the busi- ness a great deal of new equip ment has been added each year. Last Isoason a modern hotel was built on Lake Atlin for the accom- mcdatiou of the summer travel.
 The twin-screw steamer will be N-lthern flyer, 150 feet long, with accommodations fer ninety to a hundred passengers. She will be used f IT tourist excursions on Lala Atlin. The other vessel will be smaller, with day-boat accommoda- tions only.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
TRAVEL TO BE HEAVY
 DURING COMING YEAR

Seattle, Nov. 21-Cal E. Stone, of St. Paul, nassengeT traffic manaesr of the Great Northern system, arrived in Seattle yester- day Cd an early winter pleasure trip. He brings the information that the volume of passenger tray el to Alaska for the season of 1917 will bc the heaviest ever known, says the seattle Post-IntelligenceT. Company agents in the East have been sounding out the summer pros poets, land all report that the move ment beginning in Tune will exceed all former proportions.
 The Great Northern," he Eaid, "is now in condition to meet nny hardships imposed by a vigorous winter. The work of constipation of two and a half miles of ava lanche-oroof snow sheds and tun- ,nels ill the Cascades will be con- pIeted December 10. This will make the line positively safe' and our traffic troubles Gre over iR those attitudes. We expect next season to do the largst passenger business in our history.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
CASE ]. .
 BEING HEARD

The case ot the United States ys. jack Anderson, proprietor of the Mascot, in which Anderson is charged with selling liquor with out license to Geo. Maud on Nov. IS, came up tor trial in the Com m!ssioner's Court today at 10 q. m.
 Prosecuting Attorney smiser aP- pedrCd ACT he government and steve Ragan of Haines was acting for Jack Anderson.
 When the case was called in the forenoon the case against An dtrsoI, in which he was ppecifical- Iy charged with gelling liquor on NcE 24, and for which Ra- gan had moved for a change of venue to Hames precinct, by mo- t.on Of MT. smiser, was discussed and the charge of selling liquor on Nov. IS taken up. Mir. Ragan again asked for change of venue, but after citing numerous authorities in standardization, Judge Rasmuson Qyerruled the motion.
 A recess was then taken until ? D. ID, in order to secure @ jury and the time of the court, from that tiWc until S:SO was occupied in selecting 12 men to try the case.
 ". B. Hargraves, J. D. Louttit, W. $. Wright, w. z. Blanchard, Robert Browning, Frank Feero, w. w. West, Jas. Mccoy. Frank Muir, c. o. Walker, G. RumQle and M' Huutley were finally chosen to act as jurors in the case.
 c. c. Cole. Lee ,Gault and w. H. Henson were challenged by Ragan, while the District Attorney excused J. J. Chambers and Max Gu8eldt.
 District Attorney Smiser Chen made a short opening address to the jury in which he told the jury that the government was pre- pared to show how the defendant Jack Anderson, had sold wine to Geo. Maud and anOther witness. Ragan said 3 few words to the jury and the court then declared Ia recess of 10 minutes
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
DIES IN LONDON

Probably the best known of his inventions are the Maxim machine gun and Cordite, one of the highest known explosives He was a mem Der of the firm of Yicloers Sons & Maxim and was one of the direct ors Of the affairs O tue corpora +ion. He belonged to numerous scientific and engineering societies in th. United States and England. HN was made a Chavalier Legion De- Honneur by the French govern- jmeut and was ,knighted by Queen Victoria in 1901. Since 1881 he has made his home in London. He was the father of Hiram Percey Maxim, the American inventor who patented the Maxim eilenoer for firearms.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
TURKS PROMISE
 SAFE CONDUCT.

Washington, Dec. 2-The con- sent of the Turkish government has been forwarded to the Depart ment of State of the United statea for the free entrance of relief sup plies into Syria.
 Great quantities of suppltea wAtcE have been donated by various Eo- cieties and association, as well as from individuals have been re- ceiVed for relief of the Eufferers In Syria, but it has all been held pend ing advice from the Turks that 1t would be given free and sate con- duct to it's final destination.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
BELIEVE ENVOY
 WILL BE PASSED

London, Dec "A strong i'm pression prevails throughout di- plomatic circles in this city that Great Britain will grant the re quest of the United States in which B,rain is asked by Washington to grant safe conduct c6 the new Aus tro-HuE garian ambassador to the United States through British ter ritoTy.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
ELUNDIKER WEDDED
 IN OLD MISSOURI

Wallace Cleveland Grant, who is engaged With the Canadian Hlon- dyke Company, ns en engineer, re- turned to Dawson quietly with a charming bride on one of the last steamers of the year. He went out durhg the summer, ard was mar ried in old Missouri. The groom is Q son of Mrs A. L. Grant, of Warehouse. The following report Of the marriage $ from the Daily Democrat, Carthage, Missouri:
 Mss ZeleYa Pearl Roland, daugh- ter or Mir. and Mrs. B. F. Roland, was married to Wallace Cleveland Gran, Of Dawson, Yukon Territory, Canada, at s o'clock last night at the Roland home on South Gar riscou Avenue. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. D. ". Moore. T. was a quiet affair, only i'm mediate relatives being present.
 Mrs. Grant Is well known in Carthage. She was graduated from the Cartilage high school and from WarG-BelmOut college a Nashville, Tenn.
 Mr. Grant is a descendant of the former president of the United States. He Is also a descendent of former President Cleveland on his mnther's side.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim was bern in SangerEtlles Maine, FIebr1l- arv 9th, 1S4O of humble parents and lis entire eduCatiOu consisted of common school subjects: He Ob- tained his scientific knowledge by readiup and attending lectures. He was granted many patents by the Unit"d States government for in- 7enhous He went to England in 1881, where he made many other in ventions. including electrical de- vices Cf- all kinda
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
ATHENS ALMOST
 HAS 4 FIT

London, Dec. 2-Word was re ceiYed here this morning that Athens was thrown into state of Danic by reason of a clash which arose between French sailors and Turk sh troops when two French cruisers entered Phaleron harbor and sent a smtll force of men ashore on shore leave.
 It was some time before the au thorities could stoQ the battle, and durinF the fight several French saIlOrmen and several Turks were killed and a number wounded.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
OPENING OF
 NEW TEMPLE

Seattle, Dec. 1-En.ormous crowd attArded the dedicatory exercises of the Masonic temple yesterday.
 Brethern. from a graat number of Masonic lodges tbrougbCut the Un- ted States were present at the opening ceremony.
 The new temple stands on the Southeast corner Ot Pine Street and HarYaId Avenue.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

Petrcgrad, Dec. "A new drive has been begun by the Russians in the Capathian district in an ef- fort TO get past Falkenhayms army which has recently made consider able gains in Rumania, having cap tured several important towns, thus establishing a line for supplies. It 1 the Intention of the Russians to- make an effort to get behind the
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
HAVE BEE ASKED TO
 RECONSIDER DECISION

Washington, Dec. Tine United States has sent a note ito Great Britain and France requesting that they reconsider their decisioH and grant safe conduct, through their line. to the newly appointed Aus ro-Hungar!an ambassador, Count Tarnowski. It is thought here that an agreeable understanding will be reached shortly.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
DISCOVER THE
 DREADED GERM

St. Paul, Dec. 2-Infantile par a!ysis can be cured is the verdict given by the Doctors Mayo of the famous Mayo Institute at Roches- ter near this city.
 The famous surgeons claim that they have discovered the germ of infantile paralysis through analysis which has been conducted in their laboratories, and that the germ is one which can be eradicated iron the human system.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
RAILROAD PRESIDENT
 NEEDS ASSISTANCE

Nashville, Dec. i1-Presddent Pey- ton O. the Nash hTille, Cbattanpoga & & Louis, Railroad, has asked the the Federal Board of Mediation Tor assistance in adjusting the con- troversy with the employee of his road. who have unanimously voted in favor of a strike unless his com panv immediately recognizes the Eight Hour Law.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
JEFFERSON MAY BE SOLD 10
 CONCERN BUYING DOLPHIN

Seattle, Nov. 2S. S.-The Crosby Transportation Company of MflwaRl- kee, bas taken an option for the purchasr of the Alaska Steam ship Company's Jefferson. The deal Is likely to go through. The sane company recently purchased the Dolphin. Both vessels will be operated on the St. Lawrence RtVNr service, if the Jefferson deal is closed,
 Arthur Boone of 6kag-way, IS now employed at the Pueblo mine
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
CONTRACTS
 AWARDED

Washington, Dec. 1-Secretary of tle Navy Daniels has awarded contracts for the building of more than sixty five millioN dollars wOrtr of fighting ships.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
RUSSIANS VILL MAKE DRIVE
 OCUT OFF GERMANS SUPPLIES

uain German army and thus eithes prevent the shipment Of supplies from ILe German bacee, or els' force Falkenhayn to return north in order to prevent lis being cul off from the source of hts supplies
 The 'ent're drive planned, b5 tfe Russians is to prevent the Ger mans from capturing Bucharest. Bs- charest will resist in an effort 'ts assist the Russian, ,force.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

NTLEMEN-We offer you liar mony Pipe Blend as the newest discovery in the art of blending tobaccos. 15c, in the cream-col- ored-uut-brown tin. Keller Bros. Drus Company, Tobacco Counter.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
NOTICE

The Womans Church. Auxiliary will meet in business and social session, Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Dec. $ at the home of Mrs. Colisou. Mrs. Collison and Mrs. Ask hostessea. All mem bers are urged Ito be present.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

LOST-Hammered gold bracelet at the W. P. Athletic Club on Mon day afternoon. Return to this of flee and receive reward. 12-1-2t
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

London, Dec, 2-sir Hiram s. Maxin. one of the greatest arms manufacturers of the world, died here on the 24th uE November, af- fer a lingering illness.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

Washington, Dec. ? - United states District Attorney George w. Andersen has been instructed to make a thorough probe into the prices of food stufls throughout the en1ire country, and as a result Of
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02
NATION WIDE FOOD PRICE PROBE
 ORDERED BY ATTORNEY Y-GENERAL

his orders, he has already begun a nation wide investigation, and as the Attorney General has instruc- cd all special agents thrOughout the country to cooperate, it is beliey- ed that the probe will be Of most thorough nature.
The daily Alaskan., 1916-12-02

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The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-11
SYNOPSIS.

I'm the day of the eruption of Mount
peicc capt John Hardin OF the steamer
pnn,ess rescucs fvo.yenfsoid Annette
iilnptan from an open boat. but W fufcod
a. ieave behind her father nnd his com.
nsnionH ilingiOn ~ assaulted by Her.
nandrz nnd ponio ia u vain attempt 10
get papers which iiington hiss managed
no send aboard the Prlncrhs with his
hsurbirr uapffa proving his title tn and
,elunR the whereabouts OF the lost island
of ClnuubnT ilinstOn'H Injury causes Ills
mind 80 bccom. FLANK. Thirteen years
,iapae Hernandez, now on opium smus
Rlef with ponto, Inca. "a female accom-
rIre nnd the mindless brute that once
was tllngton. come 10 seaport. where the
widow ~ Captain Hardin " iiyinE with
hot son Neal aud Annette llinsion. aud
plot tu Htssi the papers left 20 Annette
by hcr taiher Nsai trien for admission
10 The Naval academy, but through tho
JOEY snd disgfaeed. Neal snilsis In the
navy iucx sets a trap fof joey aud the
,consplfaiofn set him Ia ihelf power, In
a struggle fot possession 90 the mar Hef.
portion Annette sails on the Coronado In
search II l,f father ln nattinilue An
ust'r and Neal are captured. bot Are rea
flrd by sponE. diver. ln.s forss. lden.
~ ~ insurrgeiiop Neal end Anlr,,c are
afsln captured, carried 10 the sun city
AMI Annette IL offered aa sacrifice to
lines 'rom the Albany. Landed In Toriu.
ra. Annette aud Neal AZ. captured and
exposed ~ yollaw fever Infection hy Her
nandrE bni are rescued Ny sailors from
the Albany Ines tries 90 rob Annette
and ssraprs. On her way "a rhaniillo An.
netts la cnpturei Neal in promoted and
heads party ~ transferred men toward
Chantliu. bot n caught IN train wreck
on the way iiefnandeE ana Inca present
the false Identification papers 10 Brother
Anselmp ~ Rantn Marta mission, roHio
" caught ana kiilsd ~ his own trap. cot
fof Annette. Annette proves title hnd
fnent Wslrhor dies IN a femofneful enoft
60 save her from iicrnandsr Annstts aud
Neal on their Way to tsost Island. are
wrecked on Cannibal island by Ifef.
nandrr trick.fy TIE brute 10 accepted
by the tannlbais a. their god
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-11
PAID POLITIC G A L
ANNOUNCEMENTS

To the Citizens OF Maiheur county:
I desire TO announce that l will DO
a candidate for the Republican NOM
ination for District Attorney at the
coming primary election and solicit
your support.
This office spends thousands OF dol
lars of your money and l pledge my
self to every economy consistent with
good government. II elected will
devote my entire time and energy to
the Affairs of the office. Impartial
enforcement of all laws. economy
and suppression of useless litigation
my platform.
ROBERT M. DUNCAN.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-11
CHAPTER lvi.


Neal. from quite another portion Of
the beach. scanned the horizon with
alarm.
He shook his head. The horizon
line was clear--thcro was no hint OF
smoke.
lie turned TO the first mate OF the
wrecked fruit steamer that lay strand.
ed on the reefs.
We've got TO get word TO the Mis-
souri. somehow" he said. beside.
we've left Annette and my mother
starving back there. Let's return"
Neal found his mother and Annette
where he had loft them
Cocoanuts and clans. hurricdly
gathered. supplied them with a satis-
factory meal.
Neal stretched his arms. Il new
or can think upon an empty stomach. .
no remarked. so I'm just beginning
To dope things out. Look at friend
sea" he exclaimed. she's like n mill
pond. The tides out There's not q
wave splashcs over the wreck. I'm
on"
Where to-" queried his mother In
alarm.
I'm going TO row over 10 the wreck
and help myself-to some 8. O. g.
lie strode TO the waters edge. lie
beckoncd to the first mate.
In another moment they were
launched and pulling with even. steady
strokes toward the wreck beyond.
They made fast the boat. shipped
their oars and ciambered up the side
OF the almost submerged fruit steam.
or.
Good" said Neal. the wireless
room is intact"
He sent out his cali--cast Il to the
four winds-his messenger. seeking
everywhere for the Missouri.
On the Missouri the wireless opera.
tor got it--feebly at nrst.
-. q. H." ciamored Neal.
Who are your Queried the battle
ship.
Neal told him.
"Ail right" said the Missouri. well
be there In three shakes OF . lambs
tall Or words To that enect.
On shore. meantime, Annette. the
wanderlust ever strong within her. had
wandered up the beach and out OF
sight. The solitude WAS appalling. but
not UNPLEASANT. t..e.
Tripping along sayly. she had STUN
bied over something half hidden By
the sand. Her nrln stop had loosened
it--but Il had nearly sent her sprawl
tag. She drew back. regarding the
object In alright Then she turned
and dArted hack toward safety at full
speed. Arrived at the little camp she
clutchod franticaliy at tho arm Of one
of the crew.
"A human skull" che gasped. bach
there. I saw Il. buried In the sand"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-11
CHAPTER Lvil.
Safety First.

SesSky
Not for one instant did Hernandes
lose the advantage that he had al
ready gained.
With audacity that belonged only
10 him. he led the Brute To the chiefs
own throns-a rude affair composed OF
a rough seat under overhanging bow
srs
"Go-sit." he exclaimed to the Brute.
lie enforced the command with Q
shower OF blows. The Brute obeyed.
Hungry" said the eye and hand
OF Hernandes. to the chief. "the god
still hungry-and the master OF god.
very. very hungry, STILL"
The chief spread his hand. He point
Cd toward the Jungle whence had sped
the several csptives unbound by the
Brute
Hernsndss smiled-a deadly. wicked
emile.
''Asast." he exclaimed. stay whers
YOU are" He beckoned TO the chief.
"You come with me-" he signed.
The chief nodded. beckoned to .
number OF his bodyguard. and fol-
lowed HernAndez through the jungle.
Al = knoll on its outskirts Hernsndes
held his fingers 10 his lips. Then he
pushed the chiefs head through the
bushes.
Look" no said. enforcing the com.
mand
The chief looked. He locked far out
across the placid waters OF the Pa
cific, and there he saw wreck.
"Um.mi" exclaimed the chief.
smacking his lips.
.Ah," laughed Hernandes TO HIM
self. you know what that means all
| right n
The chief started through the bushes
q brsaknsok spsed--but Hernandez