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The courier-index., 1917-12-07
REV. JNO. A. WoMAck IS
 RETURNED AS M. E. PASTOR

Rev. Jno A. Womack. pastor of the Methodist church in Marianna, was returned to this charge for an- other year by the conference that convened in Helena the past week. The full list of appointments for the Helena district, in which Marianna is located. is as follows:
 w. F. Evans. presiding elder Au- brey, w. P Talkington; Brinkley, L. E. Mann; Clarendon. J. B. Evans: Colt, to be supplied; Council. to be supplied: Cotton Plant B. L. Harris; Deview, J. M Crensnaw: Elaine and Melwood, E. J. Slaughter. Forrest City, J. F. E. Bates; Helena. first church, F. k. Singleton: Holly Grove and Marvell, w. F. BIevfns: Haynes M. L. Mack, supply; Hughes and Hubert, J. w. Moore; Hickory Rftge. w T. White. supply; T. J. Bricknell, junior preacher; Jelks and Wiville, H. C. Johnson: La Grange, to be sup piled; Moore Memorial, M N. John son; Marianna. John Womack; Me Crory, J. R. Nelson; Mcclellan. w. S. Kicks, supply; Parkin. John Score Turner. w. A. Williams: Wheatley and Hunter, W F. Walker: Widner and Madison. j. K Parish: Wynne. l.. K. Sewell; missionary to Cuba. H. B. Smith; chaplain United States army, c. M. Reyes. First church Hell ena. 0. C.; Army r. M. C. A.. H. c. Hoy. Holly Grove and Marvell O. C.; Army Y. M. c. A., J. N R. Score, Parkin o. C.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
SCHOOL NOTES


 HONOR ROLL. NOVEMBER. 1s17.
 High School. seaior Class: Mary Iatta Frances Moore. Jamie Brown. Abner Robertson.
 Junior Class: Edith Burgess, Tor othy Mulkey.
 Sophomore Class: vesie Green haw. Virginia Blair, Nellie smith, Blanche Wilson
 Freshman Class: Ruth Felton. Vir- ginia Dupuy, Eva Dupuy, Maude Goodwin. Edna Marble, Ella Love.
 Grades: Eighth: Willie Marable, Jewell Church, Robert Hoyle, Henry Cahoon.
 Seventh: Edward Goodwin. Hal Nixon, Banks Newborn, Marvin New bern, Addison Wall. Irene Coche, Catherine Cotter. Emogene Dupuy. Margaret Hampton, Martha Mckee, Virginia Newborn, Kitty Newborn, Martha Thornton, Martha Turner. Josephine Vaden, Edith Willis, Stella katzenstein. Flora Brown.
 Sixth: Frances Bradley, Louise Greenhaw. Mildred Horne. Christine Vail. Lester Shields, Louie Franklin, Herbert Beauchamp.
 Fifth: Mary Normenv. Rebecca Smith. Dorothy Brickey. Ethel Rob- ertson, Orpha Huddleston. Mabel Bickerstaff. Lorene Cowsert, Mary Hunt. Mildred Miller Ethelyne Dill ingham. Ruth Selby. Russell John ston. Jesse Bush Harry Despair. Russell Dupuy, Oliver Payne. John Allen.
 Fourth: Lawrence Conner, Evan Cahoon, Jeff Davis. Gordon Nixon, Harry Shumacker, Maurice Bowden. Atwater, Frances Beazley. Martha Bradley Mildred Burke. Ruby Casteel. Mamie Cotter. Goldie Dill Mary Fitzhugh. Pauline Hil- ton. Dollie Newborn. Frances Mann. Nella Miller. Lillian Shields, Leland Marjory Willis, Harriet Wall, Jane Turner. Mary Jackson, Juanita Delgardo.
 Third: William Daggett, Joe Wo- mack. Frank Casteel. Opal Reed. Marshall Apple. Charles Griffin, Eth ell Griffin, Olive Golden, Thelsia Will son.
 Second: Brown Pilkington. Gar land Brickey. Robert Bickerstaff. J. w. Greer. Robert Jarratt Edwin Potts. Clyde Pitman. Emery Putnam. James Church. Charles Yancey. Eve lyn Brown. Dorothy Conner. Louise Clark. Irene SDence. Sarah Cotter. Cara Nixon, Mary Miller. Mariory Sutton. Mary DeLoach Zula Chaffin. Usona Williams, Carroll Hewitt. FL sic Farmer, Evelyn Bickerstaff, Reba Baynes. Charles Humphrey.
 a Thelma Hunter, Alice Wall. Sarah Strong. Louise Douglas. Lila Newborn. Louise Clifford, Tenn pie Wall. Helen Greer, Audrey Adams Corinne Farmer. Julia Farmer. Mary Prather. Doris Terrsll, William Ward John Burke. Earnest Beck, Charles Church. Jack Spain, Thomas Ledbet- ter. Charles Pilkington. Thomas Eos ter. Robert Patterson, Elwin Jackson, Virgil Ellis. Hester Taylor.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
NATURE HAS STRANGE LAWS
Insects Reveal Interesting Data on Color Inheritance.

Fruit flies, mice, guinea pigs, rats, animals now teach many facts about natures laws to students of experi- mental breeding. Knowledge of hered- ity today is largely based on study of inheritance of color, and many inter esting experiments with tiny animals and insects are being carried on at the University of Wisconsin.
 Small animals are studied in this research to shorten the time of experi- ment. More generations of guinea pigs or mice can be studied in years'than could be studied in a decade if the subjects were cattle. If pair of fruit flies are stoppered in bottle, 14 days later hundreds will be swarming in- side. And. as some have white eyes and some have red, much may be learned from them about color inheri- tance.
 The direct relation of color to in heritance is shown by the fact that if red-eyed male fly and white-eyed female be mated. the sons will have white eyes and the daughters will have red eyes. On the other hand, if a white-eyed male and a red-eyed female be mated, all offspring will have red eyes. This is the same principle on which color blindness Is inherited in mankind. Similar experiments with mice of various colors teach other facts of color inheritance.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
JAPAN VERY BADLY CROWDED
as With European Nations, but an Immediate Necessity.

The area of the United States Is nearly twenty-five times that of Ja- pan, but the population of Japan Is almost six-tenths that of the United States. Within an area smaller than California, Japan has population of p times greater density To every square mile of the Flowery Kingdom there is population of BIO souls almost five times that of China. And the inhabitants of Japan are increas- ing at the rate of S5O.OOO a year. Such are some of the facts, substantiated by works of reference as authoritative as the Encyclopedia Britannica.
 Before the present war the problem of congested population in Europe found solution either in emigration or in colonization overseas; after the war the problem will be less acute. Amer lea opened its doors to Europe-and besides this outlet, all the great Euro pean powers had colonies in other hemispheres.
 But whereas with European nations. emigration was a convenience. with Japan it is growing and immediate necessity. In all Pan-America, with the exception of Mexico, Asiatics are unwelcome. Australia has shut her doors against Asiatic emigration. In northern China there are large tracts of land not so thickly populated. but the European world holds jealous in- terests in this area.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
WILSON'S MESSAGE
 TO WHOLE WORLD
GOVERNMENT SENDS GREAT DOC UMENT TO ALL CIVILIZED MA TONS SiMULTANEOUSLY-DiS- TRIBUTED FROM NEW YORK

New York, December 4.-President Wilson's address to congress today was heralded throughout the world by the United States government The achievement is regarded as prob ably the greatest publicity feat ever undertaken.
 Distribution of the message abroad was directed by George Creel, chair man of the committee on public in formation.
 Nearly every known means of com munication-express train, telephone, telegraph. wireless and submarine cable was employed. While an op- orator in New York was clicking off it's text on transcontinental wire direct to San Francisco, where it was immediately relayed to the Orient another at his side was sending a Spanish translation to Colon. Panama Canal Zone, from where it radiated through Central and South American capitals.
 Wireless operators picked up the presidents words out of the air and relayed them to Caribbean sea points Many shops knew what was being said at Washington at almost the same time the address was being distributed by the telegraphic sys- tems in this country.
 It is estimated approximately 35,- 900 miles of telegraph and cable wires were employed in transmitting the message.
 Creel received copy of the ad- dress in this city by special courier from Washington early today. A corps of typists was put to work in a local room to make duplicate cop ies. In an adjoining room it was translated into French and Spanish. Their rooms were guarded as a pre- caution against contents of the mes sage becoming public prematurely
 Upon receiving word from Wash ington that President Wilson had be- gun delivering the address shortly after noon, telegraph and cable op- orators began wiring the message broadcast. At Lonnon and Paris the message was placed in the hands of the established commercial and gov ernmental news agencies. From Lon don the French translation was for warded to Paris. London also serv- ed as relay point to Stockholm, Copenhagen. Christiana and The Hague. From Stockholm a copy was
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
RED CROSS REPORT
(By Mrs. J. I. Morris)


 A Red Cross Membership of 15,000,- 900 in the United States for Christ mas.
 Transparent service flags bearing the Red Cross emblem to be placed in the windows of homes will be a feature of the American Red Cross membership drive which will begin December F throughout the United States and continue until Christmas eve.
 The displaying of this flag in a window will mean that a person in that home is a Red Cross member. Space will be provided on the white field of the flag for additional em- -blems to indicate the number of members of the household who have joined the Red Cross.
 Help to make our quota of Red Cross members for Lee county. By doing so you help to carry some of the burden of our soldiers, our sail ors. our allies. I would like to call the attention of the public as to the American Red Cross Society. Some peope seem to have the idea that the Red Cross is social organiza- tion. To all those who have that idea I wish to say the Red Cross is a charitable organization, and knows no creed or race It is an Organi- zation of mercy and sacrifice. and is not connected with any other organi- zation. and every man, woman and child in this United States, who wish to become a member and help this great cause for humanity, are eligible for membership, regardless of creed, or race. Annual dues, $1 per year
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 Report of work done this week:
 Monday forenoon team: Captain, Mrs. w. F. Felton. Mrs. Louis Alt man. Completed 12 bed sheets and assisted Mrs Morris in cutting.
 Tuesday forenoon team. Captain Mrs. F. H. Govan. Mrs. T. H. Hudson Miss Frances Govan, Mrs. Louis Alt man. Completed three pajama suits, one hospital bed shirts.
 Wednesday forenoon team: Cap tain. Mrs. w. s. McClintock. Mrs Hattie Ford, Mrs. Maclin McClin- tock, Mrs Harry Word Mrs. w. F. Felton, Mrs Dan Shumacker Miss Alexander Completed paiama suits, hospital bed shirts. Mrs. Louis Altman did the cutting for Mrs. Morris
 Wednesday afternoon: Captain, Mrs. F. H. Govan, Mrs. Hattie Ford, Mrs. Louis Altman, Completed 2 pajama suits.
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 Following donations received:
 Miss Ida B. Howard, Rondo, one pair wool wristlets
 Mrs W. P. Harris and Mrs F. N. Burke, handkerchiefs, dates, figs to- bacco and pipes to be sent to our Lee county soldier boys
 Have received several beautiful let ters from our Lee county boys who are at Camp Beauregard. with sin
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
WiuD-BoNNER WEDDING

The marriage of Miss Vivian wM and MT. Horace Bonner, Dotn oi s.@ city. was solemnized in the r.s ence of large gathering ol sss ,l0a at the Methodist church on ounu@i afternoon. the Rev John A. "oh,sst officiating. In spite of the iac' 'Is. aa the contracting parties did not % eide on the date of the ce'oms nsa until Saturday afternoon. the aria~or srs ments for a beautiful wedding "e,s carried out to perfection. The e" ao,dsr was tastefully decorated III me chrvsanthemums and ferns ras M Wedding March by Mendelssonn ,,,ss .s played bv Mrs. Earl Mayo anu vaas n'ss Frances Govan sang All ros Mics just before the entrance ol ssre Wild and MT. Bonner. Iheie oome no attendants. The marriage the as a surprise to the friends u sosn young couple, as Miss Wild nau Dsrd srd in school at Galloway College .sir. civ came home to spend the ihan" and ing holidays with her paren,s, de. after talking the matter over 'n nut off cided there was no need U
 the wedding any longer .,.m
 The bride wore her college '.,;an aa b as a wedding dress. Mss WIZ Mrs. the only daughter of MT anu aed by R. E. Wild. and is much peio'sv sweet large circle of friends TOT ne, otsr
 personality and gentle charaos.tly atly re.
 MT. Bonner. who has reeen., ab turned to Marianna alter worthy sence of several years, IS ue is husband for so fair a brioe, ,h,siness emyloyed in the mercantile ,;s city. of Gambrell x Company ol .m, asr and The numerous friends or :" long Mrs Bonner wish for them
 life of happiness and prosperiV'
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
Worlds Gold Production.

The worlds production of gold. from 1492 to 1917, is estimated at $16.6O0,- 100000, while the production in the United States was $3.925. 100000, or about 23 per cent of the worlds pro- duction in that period. according to a compilation of the foreign trade de partment of the National City bank. The $16.6OO,OO0.0 worth of gold is not to be taken as measure of the quantity of gold now available for cur rency purposes. The worlds consump- ton of gold for industrial purposes alone now exceeds $175,000000 a year, to say nothing of the loss by abra- sion and the amount hoarded. As a re- suit, the worlds present stock of gold
 money Is about SS.5O0000,000, or but little more than one-half of the actual
 value of gold known to have been pro- duced since the discovery of America.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

cerest thanks to the ladies for the good things that were sent them for Thanksgiving, and that everything was in good condition when it reach ed them. God bless you. boys. Would to God we could make you happy every day while you are away.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

FOR SALE-Good SIX room house:
 well located; with modern conven- fences. Good barn. servants house, chicken house and coal and wood house. Splendid large lot with gar den. Inquire of Miller Lumber Co. If
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

Wheezing in the lungs indicates that phlegm is obstructing the air passages BILLIARDS HOREHOUND SYRUP loosens the phlegm so that it can be coughed up and elected. Price 25c, soc and $100 per bottle. Sold by Harrington Bros. *31
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

FOR SALE-Two acres of land in Woods Addition, joining the Luggs property on the east. Unimproved. Will sell cheap. Apply to w. R. England, Marianna, Ark
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

These great artists know this and that is why they make records for the Victor exclusively.
 The public knows it, too, and that is why the Victrola is the worlds fay. orite musical instrument.
 We want you to know the Victrola ito get acquainted with its wonder. full music. Come in and we'll gladly play for you selections by the worlds greatest artists.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

FOR SALE-Five room cottage, water and lights. large lot on corner of Walnut and California streets. Reasonable terms Apply at once to Miss Nellie Sturdivant at Harris & Burke's store. *tf
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
EsTRAY NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Pugh Govan. on November 9th, took up as estrays the following described stock One black horse mule. sixteen hands high.s ten years old one black mare mule. fifteen and a half hands high. nine years old: one black horse. sixteen hands high. ten years cid
 This stock has been appraised at s240 by appraisers duly appointed by the undersigned magistrate for Independence township. The rightful owner may have stock by proper Identification and by the payment of all costs.
 R. M HAYS, *22 Justice of the Peace
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

Deep-seated coughs that eesyterns dinary remedies require po'n l,ou buy g and internal treatment ;s II you TORE dollar bottle of BALLARD .ne two HOUND SYRUP you get ,n5 nrIce of remedies you need for the tlcxls p RED one. There is a HERkiCMr eTrR free PEPPER POROUS PLASTER Sold with each bottle, for the cn' ssl by Harrington Bros.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

Strayed or stolen, one bay mare, 13 or IT hands high in fair con dition Four years old Strayed from Mrs Hills on T. C. Conners place. Notify Sam Rotholz *Sp
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

WANTED TO BUY-Five or six room cottage or bungalow with gar den and barn. Address pos office box S06. city. Dec 21p
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

WE WILL ACCEPT LIBERTY BONDS AT FACE VALUE IN PAY MENT ON vICTROIAS.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

MILLER LUMBER COMPANY the place to buy building material
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
Hear These World Famous Artists
Tn Your Own Home On the VictrOla

That is one of the great privileges which is yours if you have Victrola "a privilege every home can enjoy.
 With a Victrola the worlds greatest artists are always at your command to sing and play for you any music you wish to hear.
 And on the Victrola it is all as true to life as though you were actually hearing them in person.
The courier-index., 1917-12-07
CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE-Three nice cottages. Chandler-Jarratr Go. If
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

FOR SALE-Four head of good work horses in good condition. Will sell cheap for cash. Marianna Ice & Storage Go. Dec.8
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

FOR SALE-Goou secondhand roll top desk. Apply at Courier-Index office. If
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

TOR SALE-Good horse at big sacrifice Will work anywhere. Alb solutely safe. See E. B. Futrall *3y
The courier-index., 1917-12-07

FOR SALE-1916 model Ford tour ing car: raised hood; Atwater Kent adjustable wind shield and other con veniept fixtures. Will sell reason able- AT R. Porter's store, Bledsoe, Ark. (P 0. is Hughes) *7p
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03
ADMIRAL EVANS FOG BOUND ON
 WAY NORTH

Delayed three days northbound by fogs, the heaviest ever encountered
 and also twelve hours spent in trying to pull the Spokane into deep water the Admiral Evans reached port shortly after six o'clock last Saturday night and departed again at eleven o'clock. The Evans had few passen- gers for Seward, but took out a large list among the first class being Axel Nylander, J. Ryan, c. K. Matheyon, J. B. McAllister, Andy Taylor, Char les Bunce, William Scherla; George W. c. Glass, L. c. Porter, r. D.. Swenenson, J. Robinson, Theo liar ling, J. Fl. Butler, Fred Willison, George Gellesoe, Ed. Johnson, Sena- tor John Roman, H. o. Roberts, Frank Murray M. L. Groat, D. E. Large and wife, Thomas D. Harms and wife, L. J. O'COnnor, Frank Willis, r. S. Crough, James Nelson, J. A. Me- Laughlin, c. Weaver, F. J. Tradel, John Lemar, c. Nelson, c. II. HOpps, John Owen and Marion Case. There were sixty steerage passengers, the majority being for Seattle although seven were for Ketchikan, five for Juneau and two for Cordova.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03

Scratch padB--fOB heNOOl, for your daSk, Sor as OoUutg fer tho work rOom-f0e at Tho 6Ee5aGy
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST

Anderson, David.
 Bergtin, E,ic; Bryant, Joe R. Briggs, E. C.; Biggs, Mr.; Bond, F w.; Bergman, Ester. Craig, c. E.; Constable, Jos.; Con dry, E. E. Collins, John. Duval, Gene.
 Elikson, Anna.
 Fredrick, Ed; Fredrikson, Fransi Farrell, James.
 Gerril w. M.; Grant, M. E. Hagen, Barney; Hitchcock, c. D. Hope, Tracy; Husberg, Axel. Johnston, Chas. M.; Johnson, Sam H.; Johnson & Jenson. Kashevaroif, NJ.
 Martin, Fred, (2); Mall, George. Nelson, Joseph.
 Richardson, Jack; Rice, c. D. Seppala, Custi; Susany, Joe. When calling for these letters please say advertised-one cent is due.
 W. E. ROOT, P. M.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03
5000 ENEMY ALIENS
 LISTED IN SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Wash, Dec. 8. - There are more than 5000 known enemy aliens in Seattle, this number having registered following the issuance of the first presidential proclamation de- fning their status.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03
SEWARD SNAPSHOTS

The weather forecast for Seward for the next 24 hours is fair and cooler.
 Senator John Roman left on the Evans for a short bushes strip to Seattle.
 The Hospital Helpers will meet ot the hospital tomorrow afternoon at 2:3O o'clock.
 Jane, delightful comedy, pleas ed the movie fans at the Empress theatre last night. Rev. Finn came over on tine Evans from Valdez, on a business trip and returned on the same boat Gus GnHs, the travelling man, did Seward while the Admiral Evans was in port Saturday night,
 The First Aid Class will meet as usual tonight at the headquarters oi the Red Cross in the railroad build ing
 Mail for Iditarod, Hope, Sunrise and the Anchorage division was dis patched on the regular train this morning
 Yesterdays weather report for Seward follows: maximum IS, m,m- mum 9, current 14; clear with north wind.
 John A. Johnson, of Iditarod, ar- rived at the Sexton hotel this morn ing at 4 o'clock, having mushed in from Mile g.
 E. E. Chase and wife, of Katalla, were aboard the Evans bound for Seattle. Mir. Chase is connected with the Anthracite railroad at Katalla.
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 J. A. Mclaughlin arrived on the train Saturday night from Au:hor- age, where he is engaged in business, and left for the states on the Admiral Evans.
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 The regular meeting of tha Wo- mans Christian Temperance Union will be held at the Methodist paryon- age tomorrow (Tuesday) afternoon at 2:SO o'clock.
 R. Peterson, of Flat City, and J. W. Morarity, of Ophir, came in Sat urday night on the train and are registered at the Seward Hotel. They will leave for the states on the Vic toria.
 II. o. Roberts, local manager Of the San Juan Fishing & Packing company, left for his home in Seat tic on the Admiral Evans. He will return to Seward shortly after the the first of the year.
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 According to a letter received by we'll known Seward business man on the Evans, there is an Underground rumor that Charles Cosgrove, of Ket- . chikan, is a very promising comprom- . ise Democratic candidate for the gov ernorship" The Admiral Evans brought word that Robert Forbes, Alaska superin- !.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03

Read The Gateway.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03

Owing to weather conditions the dredge at Anchorage is unable to operate until the summer of l9lS-
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03
BANDMASTER SOUSA
 SLAVES FAMOUS BEARD

CHICAGO, Dec. 3. - John Philip SOusa, American band master, has shaved off his famous beard.
 As a lieutenant, Mir. Sousa found himself and Commander Griggs the only two among 1899 men at the Great Lakes station who wore boards. So he decided to join the smooth shaw en majority.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-12-03

tondent for the Pacific American Fisheries. died last week of apOplexy while playing golf at his home in Belllngham, Washington. Mir. Forbes was one of the best known salmon cannerymen of the Northwest.
The Detroit times., 1917-08-01

N killed and wounded will be great.
Every front dispatch today dwel'
an the terrible erecT"of the deadly
Brifina ertillery Gre. Line after me
OF German trenches were Literally
lsselsd into crumbling earth, me
concrete emplacemenfs reduced 70
dusty Fragments.
On the line where the French
were driving ahead. the BLOODY
Yser" again lived up 10 rs name
Time after time French engineers
bridged the stream only 20 have
their pontoon structures wrecked ns
The enemy's desperate defensive
Are. But they got the troops acr9ss
and beyond In the mud snd muck
OF the lowiands. the Poiius STRUCK
hard and furlousiy.
England and France are driving
nj what military experts have
Judged 10 be the most vulnerable
spot I'm the German line. Any great
penetration here will menace the
enem. grip on the North sea bases
where is submarine warfare cen
tere no less than the German hold
on the great industrial centers OF
Belgium around Lille. Journal Roul.
ers and Courirai.
The offensive Is no overnight plan
OF strategy Preparations have been
going forward for the stroke for
more than a month. Germany had
warning Of what was impending IN
an ARTILLERY preparation that began
20 DAYS ago and reached a con'inn
Gus crescendo OF fury week bacE